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Magnolia × soulangeana 'Sundew'

saucer magnolia 'Sundew'

A vigorous deciduous shrub or tree, with a rounded crown and broadly oval-shaped, glossy green leaves. Large, fragrant, goblet-shaped white flowers, with a flush of pink at the base, are produced before the leaves in spring; flowers open out to 25cm across

Synonyms
Magnolia stellata 'Sundew'
Magnolia 'Sundew'
see moreMagnolia 'Pickard's Sundew'
Magnolia × soulangeana 'Pickard's Sundew'
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Pink Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Magnoliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Magnolia can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with large, showy, often fragrant flowers, often opening before the leaves, and sometimes followed by colourful cone-like fruit

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil, in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds. See magnolia cultivation for more advice

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Minimal pruning required, see magnolia pruning. Deciduous magnolias should only be pruned between midsummer and early autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and capsid bug

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds, honey fungus, virus diseases or fungal leaf spot

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