A hardy, free-flowering deciduous magnolia with many-petalled lilac-pink star flowers, deeper rose in bud, on bare spring branches. Frost-tolerant in bud and reliably floriferous.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 6 m H × 5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Magnolia 'Leonard Messel'
Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel' is a moderate-growing tree in the Magnoliaceae family. It reaches around 6 m tall and 5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Magnolia 'Leonard Messel'
Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' 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 'Leonard Messel' does best in free-draining, loamy and acidic soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' 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 'Leonard Messel' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' in the garden
Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Magnolia 'Leonard Messel'
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