A compact, columnar deciduous magnolia with deep maroon-burgundy cup-shaped flowers in spring and often a second autumn flush. Ideal for pots and small gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Magnolia 'Genie'
Botanically, Magnolia 'Genie' is a slow-growing shrub in the Magnoliaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Purple flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Magnolia 'Genie'
Magnolia 'Genie' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Magnolia 'Genie' does best in free-draining, loamy and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Magnolia 'Genie' is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Magnolia 'Genie' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Magnolia 'Genie' in the garden
Magnolia 'Genie' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Magnolia 'Genie' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Magnolia 'Genie'
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