Magnolia 'Betty' - 50-60 CM C5

Description
The Black lily magnolia 'Betty' (Magnolia liliiflora) is a shrub-like, upright, broad large shrub that produces purple, funnel-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. The Black lily magnolia 'Betty' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 4.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3.7 metres.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Black lily magnolia 'Betty' are dark green, ovate, glossy.

Bark
Grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Black lily magnolia 'Betty' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Black lily magnolia 'Betty' is an upright, broad-growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4.5 m and is approx. 2.5 - 3.7 m wide.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The purple, funnel-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia liliiflora 'Betty' is a deep-rooting plant.