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Magnolia x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra'

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Flowering Month:
April
Flower Colour:
Red
Height After 10 Years:
200-400cm
Scent:
Not Scented
Interesting Foliage:
No
Hardiness:
To -15 °C
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4 litre
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Wonderful and striking large goblet-shaped rosy-red flowers, pinky white within, appear in mid-April. This is a vigorous grower which makes a large deciduous shrub or small tree. Magnolia x soulangeana is the best known of all the Magnolias. It was first introduced by Etienne Soulange-Bodin, a cavalry officer in Napoleon's army. In 1820 he crossed Magnolia denudata with M. liliiflora and the rest, as they say, is history. Clones of Magnolia x soulangeana have been raised all over the world and this particular clone is a stunning example.

    • Recommended for smaller gardens, makes a wonderful specimen.
    • Easy to grow.
    • Ideal position: Most garden situations, with some shelter from cold winds.
    • Habit: Small/medium tree/shrub.
    • Group: Magnolia x soulangeana hybrid.
    • Parentage: Magnolia x soulangeana 'Lennei' hybrid.
    • Hybridization date: pre 1900 (1890's).
    • Bred by: Unknown nurseryman from Boskoop. Origin: Dutch.
    • Ideal soil: generally pH 5.5 to 6.5.
    • RHS Hardiness Rating: H5.
    • How we usually propagate this plant: Cutting.