Saucer Magnolia Tree | Magnolia × soulangeana 'Rustic Red'
Clouds of rose pink blooms
Grown by Josh's trusted specialists
Europe
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The highlights
- Elegantly spreading tree
- Medium tree - grows up to 6m
- Sumptuously-scented, bowl-shaped, pink blooms
- Wonderfully large flowers (up to 12cm across)
Description
- With its abundant two-toned flowers, delicate fragrance and lovely spreading habit, ‘Rustic Red’ (or Rustica Rubra to give the variety its Latin name) is a magnolia no garden should be without.
- This variety boasts blooms with a brighter pink exterior and paler, creamy-pink interior, but don’t let the elegance of the flowers fall you; ‘Rustic Red’ has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning that it can withstand temperatures all the way down to -20°C.
- Thanks to their sizable nature, you’re not going to miss these flowers either! Each voluminous bloom can measure up to 12cm in diameter, creating a wonderful canvas splashed with perfect pink colour.
- The emergence of attractive green leaves after the flowers ensures multiple season interest, while the well-branched architecture means that – even when bare – the tree packs a visual punch.
- Whether you grow it in a shrub-focused border, as a specimen tree at the heart of your lawn or alongside other magnolias, ‘Rustic Red’ is going to steal the show.
- Our mature trees are grown in Air-Pots®, the only type of pot to completely eliminate root circling. A unique design stimulates air pruning for a mass of healthy fibrous roots, which results in a healthy tree that will establish quickly in your garden. With each Air-Pot® made to last up to 20 years, we reuse them on the nursery and wrap your mature tree in hessian for delivery - but if you’d rather keep your tree potted, simply add an Air-Pot® to your basket along with your tree.
What to expect
What to expect
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How to grow
How to grow
Good pest and disease resistance
Magnolias can suffer from Coral spot, grey mould and honey fungus. To prevent fungal disease, prune to allow plenty of air to circulate through the branches and allow plenty of space around the tree. MORE
Full Sun to partial shade
This tree loves full sun or partial shade in a sheltered location. Choosing a spot away from strong winds will allow all the tree's resources to go towards growing blossom and protecting its display.
Moist, well-drained soil
Prefers well-draining clay, loam, acid or neutral soils.
Prune in summer
Prune in midsummer when the tree is in full leaf.
Planting calendar
Planting calendar
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Europe
Meet Josh's trusted specialists
Start with a touch of continental sun
Over 99% of our plants are grown in the UK, but where that’s not possible, Josh sources the best specialist growers in Europe for the job. Think citrus warmed by Sicilian sun, topiary trained by Dutch masters, almonds nourished in the Dordogne and bamboo bathed in Tuscan heat. Our handpicked growers nurture these plants to maturity before handing over to our team in the South Downs, to toughen them up for UK gardens.
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Our plants are grown in the UK
Specialist UK growers we know and trust grow your plants the traditional way, with organic fertiliser and biological pest control. They pick only the healthiest plants for you, professionally pruning them so that they’ll grow strong and well shaped.
Our plants are delivered overnight
Your plants are sent to you fresh from the field in our plastic free box that’s specially designed to hold them tight, then securely delivered by specialist plant couriers - straight from the grower to your garden within 24 hours.
We're here to help at every step
We want your plants to have a long and healthy life. Expect easy-to-follow grow guides and videos devised by our team of experts.
Perfect plants, guaranteed
We’re confident that you’ll be delighted with your new plants. Need help? Alice and her team are here to guarantee you’re perfectly happy.
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How we grow your trees
Meet John, our expert tree grower in the South Downs, and see how he raises, prunes and packs all our trees.
Grower's tips
How to plant a mature tree
Is a big tree harder to plant? No! You'll need a friend to help, but the process is very similar to planting a regular tree. Here's grower Danielle to guide you through the process.
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