Magnolia loebneri 'Leonard Messel' - 200-250 CM C70

Description
The Loebner's Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' (Magnolia x loebneri) is a large, multi-stemmed shrub that produces light pink, star-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Loebner's Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, lime-free, loose, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Loebner's Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' are medium green, ovate, alternate. Loebner's Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' is bright amber-yellow in autumn.

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Loebner's Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Multi-stemmed.

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 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.

Flower
The light pink, star-shaped flowers are double and appear from April to May. They grow to about 10 - 12 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel' is a heartroot.