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MAGNOLIA soulangeana 'Lennei'
Saucer Magnolia

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:: Magnoliaceae :: MAGNOLIA :: x soulangeana (denudata x liliiflora) :: 'Lennei'

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Main asset

Very vigorous plant with spectacular flowering. 'Lennei' has more purple flowers and longer flowering than the soulangeana type.

Remarks

This hybrid of Magnolia denudata x M. liliiflora was obtained in France at the beginning of the XIXth century. It is intended for large gardens or parks, because of its important development.

Large shrub evolving in tree, this deciduous Magnolia of great development has a spread rounded habit. Before the growth of the leaves, it is covered with large tulip-shaped flowers of Ø 15 cm, slightly fragrant, purple pink with pale pink to white interior. They are followed by irregular red conical fruits.

Uses: specimen, flowering shrubs beds

Global caracteristics:

Type of foliage: deciduous
Habit: spread
Height: 5 m x 5 m (16 ft x 16 ft)
Growth: fast
Flowering period: March-April
Époque de fructification : Summer

Shape and colours:

Couleur du bois : grey
Foliage shape: elliptical
Foliage colour: dark green
Foliage colour in autumn: yellow
Flowers shape: Tulip-shaped
Flowers colour: purple
Forme des fruits : irregular cones
Couleur des fruits : red
Parfum : yes

Plantation:

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