Magnolia
Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra'
Common Name: Magnolia
Genus: Magnolia
Species: liliiflora
Cultivar: 'Nigra'
Pierre Magnol was a Professor of Botany during the 16th century.
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Slow growing
Features: Has fragrant flowers/foliage, Long flowering period
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 3.00 m (300 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 2.50 m (250 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Purple |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: June to September |
Soil Type: Acidic
Ericaceous: Requires a neutral or acid soil (or ericaceous compost), with a pH of 7 or below
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
A stunning deciduous magnolia with a compact habit and dark purple-red flowers which appear from an earlier age than most magnolias. The goblet-shaped blooms are produced from early summer and then intermittently into autumn. A lovely shrub for a sunny or partially shaded spot out of strong winds.
- Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches after flowering. The best time to plant is in April adding plenty of peat to the planting hole in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leaf mould especially on dry soils
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