Magnolia ‘Susan’

Magnolia ‘Susan’ is a special ornamental shrub, highly appreciated for its spectacular flowers, intense color and early flowering, being ideal for residential gardens, small yards or decorative green spaces.

 General characteristics

• Guy: deciduous ornamental shrub

• Dimensions at maturity: 2–3 m high and wide

• Growth: slow to moderate

• Form: compact, rounded bush

• Longevity: big

 Flowers

• Color: deep violet-purple outside, light pink inside

• Form: elongated, tulip type

• Flowering period: April–May

• Particularity: can have a inconspicuous second flowering in summer, especially in good conditions

• Resistance to late frosts: better than other magnolias because it blooms a little later

 Foliage

• Color: dark green

• Form: large, elliptic leaves

• Autumn look: yellow-brown, decorative

 Planting conditions

• Exposure: sun or partial shade (preferably sun protected from the wind)

• Soil: fertile, well drained, slightly acidic

• Watering: regular, especially in the first years after planting

• Frost resistance: very good (down to -25°C)

 Maintenance

• Does not require regular trimming

• Only dry or damaged branches are removed

• Mulching the soil is recommended to maintain moisture

 Use in landscaping

• Planting solitary – focal point in the garden

• In combination with evergreen shrubs or perennial plants

• Suitable for small gardens, terraces or modern courtyards