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Magnolia ‘Genie’
Magnolia soulangeana x liliflora
Magnolia soulangeana x liliflora ‘Genie’ is the result of 15 years of breeding resulting in a compact, small tree maturing at perhaps 10-13 feet tall. Sensational black-red buds open to small globular tulip-shaped blooms of deep rich maroon-purple on both surfaces, with nicely reflexed tepal tips paling to a lighter magenta rose shade. ‘Genie’ has lightly scented blooms from early spring to early summer, and mid to late summer where conditions are not too dry.
Origin: New Zealand
Description / Plant Notes:
- USDA Zone 5 expected
- Stable color
- Repeat summer blooming
- Tidy pyramidal habit 10′ x 5′ the perfect tree for smaller yards.
Patent Status: PP 20,748
| USDA Zone: | 5 |
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| Height: | 108 to 120-inches 274 to 305-centimeters |
| Spread: | 48 to 60-inches 122 to 152-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Early Spring, Spring, Early Summer, Autumn |
| Flower Colors: | Deep plum-red |
| Foliage Colors: | Green |
| Light Levels: | Full-Sun, Partial-Sun |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Usage: | Containers, Gardens, Landscapes, Modern landscape |
| Patent Status: | PP 20,748 |
| Origin: | New Zealand |
Grower Culture |
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| Media: | Well-draining media |
| Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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| 3-gallon: | 80 to 104-weeks with 1 ppp |