Genie

£86.00

Genie's main feature is its stunning large fragrant crimson purple flowers. The flower buds are a black-red as they emerge, with a soft sheen, opening to a full deep crimson colour, initially against bare branches.

Genie flowers over 3-4 weeks in May, making it longer-lasting than many other Magnolias. It may produce a secondary display of flowers in the summer. It also flowers from a young age.

The tree grows with a neat compact habit, reaching perhaps 3m after 10 years. It makes a good choice if you are new to growing Magnolias.

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Genie magnolia trees for sale

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

2-year pot-grown tree £86.00
In a 12L pot
Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)

Next deliveries

Delivery from 8th January 2026 onwards.

How to grow

Genie is cold-hardy, and the blossom has some frost-resistance, but it does best in a sheltered spot in free-draining neutral or slightly acidic soil.

History

Genie was developed in New Zealand by Vance Hooper, and is a complex hybrid derived from Magnolia soulangeana crossed with Magnolia lilliflora.

Genie characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive tree / plantScented flowers
Growth habitUpright
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningPrune after floweringLight prune
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
Flower colourCrimson
Flowering monthMay
Leaf colourGreen
Country of originNew Zealand
Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

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

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