Iolanthe

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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.

Iolanthe 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

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