Spectrum

Magnolia

Spectrum has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit

Spectrum is an American hybrid Magnolia, featuring particularly large deep pink flowers. It grows with an upright conical habit.

Spectrum 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)

Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 24th February.

History

Spectrum was raised at the US National Arboretum in the 1960s. It is a cross between Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' and Magnolia sprengeri 'Diva' and is a sister of Magnolia 'Galaxy'. The main differences are that Spectrum has fewer but larger flowers.

Spectrum characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 2012
Attractive featuresAttractive flowersScented flowers
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years5m-8m / 16ft-25ft
PruningNo need to prune
Growth rateFast
Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
Flower colourPink - dark
Flower formSemi-double flower (10-20 petals)
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
Country of originUnited States
Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 17-Sep-2022.

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