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Magnolia ‘Ann’

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Perfect for small gardens, Magnolia ‘Ann’ is a slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree with slightly fragrant reddish-purple flowers in mid to late spring. Chalice-shaped, the blossoms, up to 4 in. across (10 cm), count 6-8 erect tepals, purple-red on the outside and fading to pale pink inside. While this Magnolia flowers primarily in spring, it may continue to bloom sporadically thereafter where moisture is adequate. The foliage of ovate, medium green leaves turns golden-yellow in fall. This hybrid Magnolia blooms at an early age and makes an elegant, small specimen tree.

‘Susan’ is a cross between Magnolia liliiflora ‘Nigra’ and Magnolia stellata ‘Rosea’. It belongs to the Little Girl series (‘Ann‘, ‘Betty’, ‘Jane’, ‘Judy’, ‘Pinkie‘, ‘Randy’, ‘Ricki’, and ‘Susan‘) of hybrid Magnolias developed at the National Arboretum in the mid-1950s. Since these plants bloom about 2-4 weeks later than Magnolia stellata and Magnolia x soulangeana, they usually escape potential damage to their pretty flowers from late spring frosts.

    • Grows with a compact, broadly rounded habit up to 8-10 ft. tall and wide (2-3 m)
    • Full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in consistently moist, slightly acidic, organically rich, well-drained soils. Magnolias are adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils, but most grow poorly in wet or poorly drained soils. Provide a site sheltered from cold, dry winds as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds too.
    • May be attacked by scale insects, coral spot, honey fungus, and phytophthora root rot.
    • Spectacular as a specimen plant for dramatic spring blooms. Great flowering tree for city gardens or cottage gardens.
    • Magnolia pruning should be carried out in midsummer when in full leaf
    • Deciduous Magnolias are best planted when dormant, in late fall or winter in warmer climates and early spring in cold climates. Evergreen magnolias are best planted in early spring. For the first 6 to 12 months after planting, both types will benefit from mulch and regular irrigation during warm or dry weather.
    • Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and fall

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    Requirements

    Hardiness 3 - 8
    Heat Zones 1 - 8
    Climate Zones 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
    Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
    Plant Family Magnoliaceae
    Genus Magnolia
    Common names Magnolia
    Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
    Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
    Height 8' - 10'
    (240cm - 3m)
    Spread 8' - 10'
    (240cm - 3m)
    Maintenance Low
    Water Needs Average
    Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
    Soil pH Acid, Neutral
    Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
    Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
    Tolerance Clay Soil
    Attracts Birds, Butterflies
    Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
    Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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    Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia)
    Magnolia grandiflora ‘Exmouth’ (Southern Magnolia)

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    Pachysandra terminalis ‘Silver Edge’ (Japanese Spurge)
    Cyclamen coum (Persian Violet)
    Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley)
    Hyacinthoides hispanica ‘Excelsior’ (Spanish Bluebells)

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    Requirements

    Hardiness 3 - 8
    Heat Zones 1 - 8
    Climate Zones 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
    Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
    Plant Family Magnoliaceae
    Genus Magnolia
    Common names Magnolia
    Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
    Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
    Height 8' - 10'
    (240cm - 3m)
    Spread 8' - 10'
    (240cm - 3m)
    Maintenance Low
    Water Needs Average
    Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
    Soil pH Acid, Neutral
    Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
    Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
    Tolerance Clay Soil
    Attracts Birds, Butterflies
    Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders
    Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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