Magnolia 'Contessa' - 150-175 CM C20

Description
The Magnolia 'Baby Blue' (Magnolia) is a large, upright shrub that produces blue, cup-shaped flowers. They appear at the end of April. With the right care, the Magnolia 'Baby Blue' will flower again in August. The Magnolia 'Baby Blue' also has shiny, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Magnolia 'Baby Blue' are dark green, glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Magnolia 'Baby Blue' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Magnolia 'Baby Blue' is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium 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.

Flower
The blue, cup-shaped flowers appear at the end of April. With proper care, re-flowering in August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, small/front garden