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Magnolia 'Genie' Tree

Purple Tulip Magnolia

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 4 x1.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves (deciduous)

Flowers Rich maroon colour flowers in late spring

Position Full sun in a sheltered site

Soil Prefers well-draining acidic soil

Description

Magnolia 'Genie' produces beautiful lightly scented tulip-shaped flowers in late Spring. The flowers start as a blackish-red bud and open to display a rich maroon colour. They are frequently followed by a second round of flowering in mid-Summer.

This is a deciduous Magnolia with mid-green leaves. It has a fairly upright habit, forming a tall shrub or a compact tree. You can expect a height and spread of approximately 4m by 1.5m in 20 years.

'Genie' is the result of 15 years of breeding cultivars of Magnolia soulangeana and Magnolia liliiflora. It is a fantastic variety for a small or medium garden because of the compact size, likely two flowering periods and rich colour of the flowers.

AKA Purple magnolia, Purple tulip magnolia

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Magnolia require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Magnolia trees and shrubs can be pruned into shape by removing branches that are growing in an awkward position, as well as any that are damaged. They should not be heavily pruned as this can send them into shock. If pruning to limit the overall size, stagger your pruning over a few years to alleviate the stress on your tree. Pruning for Magnolia should be carried out in mid-summer to early autumn. Avoid pruning in late winter to early spring.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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