Iolanthe

Iolanthe is one of the most popular Magnolias. It features a profusion of pale pink saucer-shaped flowers, with dark pink centres. It flowers from a young age.

Iolanthe grows with a spreading form, reaching a mature height of perhaps 4m and a spread of 3m.

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Iolanthe magnolia trees for sale

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

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

History

Iolanthe was developed by New Zealand grower Mark Jury in the 1980s. It is a cross between Magnolia x soulangea Lennei and Magnolia Mark Jury. Iolanthe has been used in the develpment of many new Magnolia varieties.

Iolanthe characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
AwardsRHS AGM (former) - 1993
Attractive featuresAttractive flowersScented flowers
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
Flower colourPink - light
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
Country of originNew Zealand
Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 2022.

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