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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Magnolia 'Leonard Messel'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Magnolia 'Leonard Messel'
Plant Sale lists Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
