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:
Sunny, partial-shade
rustique (-23°C)
deciduous
03 - 05
| Strate | Arbustive haute |
| Height | 2,50 - 3,00 m |
| Width | 1,50 m |
| Foliage | deciduous |
| Flowering period | 03 - 05 |
| Flower size | 15 cm |
| Scent | scented flowers |
| Hardiness | rustique (-23°C) |
| Position | Sunny, partial-shade |
Vance Hooper
European P.B.R - Protected variety, propagation without license is strictly forbidden
EU 27979
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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.