A classic saucer magnolia with large goblet-shaped flowers, rosy-purple outside and white within, opening on bare branches in early spring. A vigorous, free-flowering feature tree.
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 Saucer Magnolia 'Alexandrina'
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina' 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 Saucer Magnolia 'Alexandrina'
Saucer Magnolia 'Alexandrina' 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
Saucer Magnolia 'Alexandrina' 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
Saucer Magnolia 'Alexandrina' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Saucer Magnolia 'Alexandrina' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Saucer Magnolia 'Alexandrina' in the garden
Saucer Magnolia 'Alexandrina' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Saucer Magnolia 'Alexandrina' sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Saucer Magnolia 'Alexandrina'
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