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Honey TulipTM

Magnolia
Magnolia Honey Tulip blossom

Honey Tulip is named for the pale honey-yellow-orange colour of its large tulip-shaped flowers, borne on bare branches. It can be considered a yellow version of the well known Black Tulip.

The dark green foliage emerges after the flowers.

With a mature height of 3m-4m this is a relatively compact Magnolia and a good choice if space is limited.

Honey Tulip magnolia trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £85.00
    Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
    In a 12L pot
    Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season

History

Honey Tulip was developed in the 1990s by the well-known New Zealand grower, Mark Jury. It is a cross between Yellow Bird and Iolanthe.

Honey Tulip characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
  • Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
  • PruningPrune after flowering
  • Growth rateSlow
  • Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
  • Flower colourCream
  • Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
  • Flowering monthApril
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
  • Country of originNew Zealand
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

  • See also Black Tulip
    Magnolia
    Black Tulip
    Black Tulip has deep ruby red flowers, the darkest of any Magnolia variety.

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