Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Black lily magnolia 'Nigra' (Magnolia liliiflora) is a large, multi-stemmed shrub that produces pink, funnel-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. With the right care, the Black lily magnolia 'Nigra' will flower again in September. The Black lily magnolia 'Nigra' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 4 metres and grows to a width of approx. 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * Late frost-tolerant, can be partially planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Black lily magnolia 'Nigra' are dark green, ovate, glossy, alternate. They are about 10 - 15 cm in size. Black lily magnolia 'Nigra' turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
United Kingdom.

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

Growth
Multi-stemmed.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 pink-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear from April to May. These grow to around 10 - 12 cm tall. With proper care, re-flowering in September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

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