Magnolia 'Susan' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Black lily magnolia 'Susan' (Magnolia liliiflora) is a large, multi-stemmed shrub that produces purple-red, funnel-shaped flowers. They appear from the end of April to the beginning of June. The Black lily magnolia 'Susan' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia stellata 'Susan'.

Bulletpoints
* Late frost tolerant, can be partially cultivated over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Black lily magnolia 'Susan' are dark green, ovoid. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Black lily magnolia 'Susan' 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
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. - 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 purple-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear from the end of April to the beginning of June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

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