Magnolia x 'Genie'

A compact magnolia, with beautiful bright purple tulips.

'Genie' a cross between M. soulangeana and M. lilliflora 'Nigra', has all the qualities of a good hybrid.
Right from the beginning, it is very floriferous, and before the leaves appear, it has very big, stable, bright purple, tulip shaped flowers. They are lightly scented, long-lasting, and can resist temperatures of down to -3°C. In good conditions, a second flowering can bloom in summer.
Dense and upright growth, good branching, moderate dimensions (at 10 years of age 3 m high and 1.50 m wide) : an asset, planted in small areas, grows as shrub or tree.

Trophies:

caduc

deciduous

03 - 05

Soleil, mi-ombre

Sunny, partial-shade

rustique

rustique (-23°C)

Selected by

Vance Hooper

Protection

European P.B.R - Protected variety, propagation without license is strictly forbidden

PBR / European PBR

EU 27979

Garden tips

Use :

'Genie' has everything for a successful planting in restricted spaces, as a bush or a tree.

Type of soil :

Acid to lightly basic, humus-rich, draining soil.

Care :

Cut back lightly only to maintain balance.