Magnolia soulangeana x lilliflora Nigra ‘Genie’

Overview

EvP: lichte bloemverbranding in volle zon (april), Stunning cultivar. Tulip shaped flowers are deep purple (on both inner and outer side), a colour which is hard to find among Magnolia. Very stable flower colour. Already rich flowering at young age. Main flowering in April (without leaves) with a small second flower period in August (with green leaves). Slightly fragrant. Small and beautiful green leaves. Compact multi-stemmed shrub. After 10 years height 300 cm (width 150 cm). Individual flowers can bloom up to 10 weeks (EvP: heb elders gelezen: individuele bloemen van Magnolia bloeien in NL 2-4 dagen), depending on weather (temperature). Suitable for small gardens. Prefers sunny and wet location. Cultivar developed by Vance Hooper (New Zealand) after 15 years of breeding., EvP: na enkele jaren rijkbloeiend, EvP: nabloei in augustus

Additional Notes

www.genie-magnolia.eu, noviteit, bloemen aan binnen- en buitenkant dieppaars/ bloemen donkerrrood, zeer stabiele bloemkleur, licht geurend, klein en mooi groen blad, meerstammige compacte struik, na 10 jaar hxb 300 x 150 cm, bloeide 2e jaar vanaf zaad met 6 bloemen en 3e jaar al 100 bloemen!, bloeit gedurende 10 weken, zonrijke en vochtrijke standplaats,

Technical Details

  • Growth Shape: pyramid tree
  • Height: 400-500 cm
  • Fragrance: 4
  • Flower Color: P
  • Bloom Period: Month 4

Growing Conditions

Prefers sunny and wet location.