Saucer Magnolia Tree | Magnolia × soulangeana 'Rustic Red'
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Saucer Magnolia Tree
Magnolia × soulangeana 'Rustic Red'
- 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.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Saucer Magnolia Tree can be grown in a pot. Use a large container (60cm+) with ericaceous compost. It is suitable long-term if fed well. Protect the roots from freezing below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The Saucer Magnolia Tree reaches a mature height of 6 to 8 metres, with a spread of 5 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Saucer Magnolia Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Saucer Magnolia Tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Saucer Magnolia Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Saucer Magnolia Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Magnolia à soulangeana 'Rustic Red' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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