Magnolia soulangeana - P9

Description
The Saucer magnolia 'Heaven Scent' (Magnolia x soulangiana) is a spreading, broad, picturesque large shrub with decorative, red fruits. It produces light pink, funnel-shaped flowers from April to May. The Saucer magnolia 'Heaven Scent' also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to around 3 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 'Heaven Scent' are light green, ovate, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 10 - 15 cm in size. Saucer magnolia 'Heaven Scent' is bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Saucer magnolia 'Heaven Scent' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Saucer magnolia 'Heaven Scent' is a spreading, wide-growing, picturesque large shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 2.5 - 3 m wide. Slow-growing. Usually grows 25 - 30 cm per year.

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).

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 light pink, funnel-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Magnolia x soulangiana 'Heaven Scent' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia x soulangiana 'Heaven Scent' is a heartroot.