Magnolia Spectrum
A sister seedling of Magnolia ‘Galaxy’, award-winning Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ is a small to medium-sized conical tree adorned with a profusion of huge, tulip-shaped, dark pink flowers in mid to late spring. Opening from rich, purple-pink buds, the slightly fragrant flowers, 10-12 in. across (25-30 cm), count up to 12 tepals, deep reddish-purple outside, pinkish-white within. Since they bloom late enough, they usually escape early spring frost damage.
A sister seedling of Magnolia 'Galaxy', award-winning Magnolia 'Spectrum' is a small to medium-sized conical tree adorned with a profusion of huge, tulip-shaped, dark pink flowers in mid to late spring. Opening from rich, purple-pink buds, the slightly fragrant flowers, 10-12 in. across (25-30 cm), count up to 12 tepals, deep reddish-purple outside, pinkish-white within. Since they bloom late enough, they usually escape early spring frost damage. 'Spectrum' is a multi-stemmed, upright, oval to rounded tree becoming broadly pyramidal as it matures, with a lovely canopy of oval, dark green leaves.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Magnolia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 20' – 25' (6m – 7.5m) |
| Spread | 20' – 25' (6m – 7.5m) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |