Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Rustica Rubra’
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Description
Magnolia x soulangeana is a hybrid of the cultivars Magnolia liliflora and Magnolia denudata, bred in 1820-26 by the botanist S. Soulange-Bodin in Fromont, France.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra' is a small tree or shrub with a loose habit and rapid growth rate reaching up to 5 m after a dozen years. At the end of April and the beginning of May, flowers appear on twigs that have not yet developed leaves. They are exceptionally decorative, delicately scented, reach a diameter of 10 to 12 cm and consist of fleshy, shell-shaped petals. They are red-purple on the outside, whitish on the inside with a delicate pink tinge.
'Rustica Rubra' is an old variety bred in the Netherlands, but it remains very attractive and popular is somewhat similar to 'Lennei'.
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Magnolia requires a humus, permeable, slightly acidic substrate and a sheltered, sunny position.
Height and width of the dispatched plant | Variant of the product. | |
Target height and width | 400/500 cm | |
Planting period | From spring to autumn | |
Container size | Variant of the product. | |
Bloom time | From April until May | |
Hardiness | Hardy, zone 6B | |
Watering | Keep the soil moderately moist. | |
Soil type | Fertile, loamy, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral | |
Location | Sunny | |
Maintenance procedures | It is important to cover plants for the winter and removing diseased and frosted shoots, after winter. For details on how to grow magnolias, see HERE. | |
Magnolia growth rate | Fast growth rate. | |
Magnolia form | Small tree or large shrub. | |
Magnolia cutting | Oval and loose. | |
Flowers - tepala length | From 8 to 10 cm. | |
Comments | The product is not suitable for consumption. |