Sweet Valentine

Magnolia

Sweet Valentine features tulip-shaped candy floss-pink flowers, with white interiors.

It is a good choice for smaller gardens, as it is unlikely to grow beyond about 3m.

Sweet Valentine 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)
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How to grow

Sweet Valentine flowers from a young age.

History

Sweet Valentine is one of several Magnolias developed by New Zealand breeder Vance Hooper, using the popular Black Tulip crossed with Sweet Simplicity.

Sweet Valentine characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
PruningPrune after flowering
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
Flower colourPink - dark
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnGreen
Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
Country of originNew Zealand
Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

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

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