Magnolia soulangeana
Saucer Magnolia
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Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) - Description
Magnolia×soulangeana (saucer magnolia) is a hybrid plant in the genus Magnolia and family Magnoliaceae. It is a deciduous tree with large, early-blooming flowers in various shades of white, pink, and purple. It is one of the most commonly used magnolias in horticulture, being widely planted in the British Isles, especially in the south of England; and in the United States, especially the east and west coasts.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) - Blooming
Magnolia flowers come in white, pink, red, purple, or yellow followed by cone-like fruits bearing colorful seeds. Some species take many years to flower.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) - Growth
Grows best in sun or partial shade. Mulch in early spring, especially where soils are dry. Late frost is a threat to early bloomers.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall in a seedbed. Propagate with cuttings: greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings for deciduous species in summer and semi-ripe cuttings for evergreens in early fall. Can also graft in winter.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) - Pest
Snails, weevils, thrips, scale insects, and planthoppers. Magnolia is also prone to spot anthracnose, bacterial leaf spot, canker, butt rot, canker, fungal spots, anthracnose, and dieback, all of which are quite common.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) - Interesting facts
The flowers are sometimes borne before the leaves. M. campbellii can takes up to 30 years to flower.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana) - Soil and irrigation
Magnolias prefer soil that is rich, well-draining, and slightly acidic. Species also require regular watering.
