Magnolia 'Pinkie' - P12

Description
The Saucer magnolia 'Pinkie' (Magnolia x soulangiana) is a spreading, broad, picturesque large shrub with decorative fruits. It produces white-pink, funnel-shaped flowers from April to May. The Saucer magnolia 'Pinkie' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * picturesque large shrub * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * sensitive to late frost, can be partially planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Saucer magnolia 'Pinkie' are medium green, ovate, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 10 - 15 cm in size. Saucer magnolia 'Pinkie' is bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
France.

Frost hardiness
The Saucer magnolia 'Pinkie' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, broad, picturesque.

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).

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from April to October - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Pruning: In the period from May to June.

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. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

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

Fruit
The fruits of Magnolia x soulangiana 'Pinkie' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia x soulangiana 'Pinkie' is a heartroot.