Magnolia ‘Spectrum’

Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ Flower (23/04/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering period: Mid to late spring

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 10m

Eventual Spread: 8m

Hardiness: 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Family: Magnoliaceae

Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ is a deciduous large shrub or small tree with an upright habit. Its glossy mid green leaves are elliptic with entire margins, up to 20cm long and 7cm broad. Its bark is quite smooth and grey. Its fragrant purple/ pink flowers emerge from large buds and open to a goblet shape and are up to 10cm across.

Magnolia ‘Spectrum’, commonly known as Magnolia Spectrum, is a cross between Magnolia sprengeri ‘Diva’ and Magnolia liliflora ‘Nigra’. Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ is synonymous with Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Spectrum’.

The etymological root of the binomial name Magnolia was named after Pierre Magnol, a 17th century French botanist.

Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ (23/04/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

The landscape architect may find Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ useful as a spring flowering specimen upright small tree. It prefers a sheltered location.

Ecologically,  Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ flowers are attractive to some pollinating insects. Its fruit are attractive to some birds.

The Royal Horticultural Society has given Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ their prestigious Award of Garden Merit in 2012.

Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ prefers moist, humus rich, fertile, well-drained soils. It prefers a neutral to acidic pH of soil. It dislikes wet soils.

Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ requires little maintenance. Pruning, if required, should be carried out in midsummer.



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Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’

Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ (23/04/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering period: Mid to late spring

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 8m

Eventual Spread: 5m

Hardiness: 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Family: Magnoliaceae

Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ is a deciduous large shrub or small tree with a conical, upright habit. Its mid green leaves are elliptic with entire margins, up to 20cm long and 8cm broad. Its leaves are bronze coloured when they emerge with its flowers in spring. Its bark is quite smooth and grey. Its lemon yellow flowers emerge from large buds and when open are cup shape and up to 12cm long.

Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ Flower (23/04/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’, commonly known as Magnolia Yellow Lantern, is a cross between Magnolia acuminata var subcordata and Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Alexandrina’.

The etymological root of the binomial name Magnolia was named after Pierre Magnol, a 17th century French botanist.

The landscape architect may find Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ useful as a spring flowering specimen large shrub/ small tree. It prefers a sheltered location.

Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ Bark (23/04/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Ecologically,  Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ flowers are attractive to some pollinating insects. Its fruit are attractive to some birds.

The Royal Horticultural Society has given Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ their prestigious Award of Garden Merit in 2012.

Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ prefers moist, humus rich, fertile, well-drained soils. It prefers a neutral to acidic pH of soil.

Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ requires little maintenance. Pruning, if required, should be carried out in midsummer.



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Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’

Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ (23/04/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering period: Mid to late spring

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 10m

Eventual Spread: 6m

Hardiness: 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Family: Magnoliaceae

Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ is a deciduous large shrub or small tree with a conical habit. Its mid green leaves are elliptic with entire margins, up to 20cm long and 8cm broad. Its leaves are bronze coloured when they emerge with its flowers in spring. Its bark is quite smooth and grey. Its lightly fragrant pale yellow flowers emerge from large buds and when open are cup shape and up to 12cm long.

Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’, commonly known as Magnolia Elizabeth or Elizabeth Magnolia, is a cross between Magnolia acuminata and Magnolia denudata . Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ is synonymous with Magnolia × brooklynensis ‘Elizabeth’. The cross was made in Brooklyn Gardens in 1956 and a clone was selected in 1978 and named after Elizabeth Scholz, the garden’s director.

The etymological root of the binomial name Magnolia was named after Pierre Magnol, a 17th century French botanist.

Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ Flower (23/04/2016, Kew Gardens, London)

The landscape architect may find Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ useful as a spring flowering specimen large shrub/ small tree. It prefers a sheltered location.

Ecologically,  Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ flowers are attractive to some pollinating insects. Its fruit are attractive to some birds.

The Royal Horticultural Society has given Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ their prestigious Award of Garden Merit in 1993.

Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ prefers moist, humus rich, fertile, well-drained soils. It prefers a neutral to acidic pH of soil.

Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ requires little maintenance. Pruning, if required, should be carried out in midsummer.



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