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MAGNOLIA 'Genie'
Magnolia

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:: Magnoliaceae :: Magnolia :: hybrid (x soulangeana x liliiflora) :: 'Genie'

Type of products available: 0/1/1P9, X/1/1P1L
Protection : COV EU 27979

Main asset

Very large flowers regularly shaped (Ø 15 cm with 6-12 petals per flower), very bright, before the leaves. Associate it with white or yellow flowers in the same period (Narcissus, Daffodils, Epimedium, Coronilla, Cytisus scoparius) to create a contrasted scene.

Remarks

Recent selection from New-Zealand, Magnolia 'Genie' is more compact and less high than 'Black Tulip', and much more floriferous. It is suitable for small gardens. The flower color is darker and stable.

Large deciduous pyramidal shrub (3 m at 10 years). Spectacular flowering in early April, composed of very large bright purple tulip-shaped flowers.

A small rise of flowers can take place in late spring and summer, if the soil is sufficiently moist. The flowers are slightly fragrant.

Uses: Specimen

Global caracteristics:

Type of foliage: deciduous
Habit: pyramidal
Height: 3.50 m x 2.50 m (12 ft x 8 ft)
Growth: medium
Flowering period: March-April

Shape and colours:

Foliage shape: elliptical
Foliage colour: dark green
Foliage colour in autumn: yellow
Flowers shape: tulip-shaped
Flowers colour: dark purple
Parfum : yes

Plantation:

Soil type: fertile, remaining wet in summer, not calcareous
Exposure: sun, part-shade
Hardiness: - 25 °C (-13 °F - USDA zone 5b)