A sister seedling of Magnolia ‘Galaxy’, award-winning Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ is a small to medium-sized conical tree adorned with a profusion of huge, tulip-shaped, dark pink flowers in mid to late spring. Opening from rich, purple-pink buds, the slightly fragrant flowers, 10-12 in. across (25-30 cm), count up to 12 tepals, deep reddish-purple outside, pinkish-white within. Since they bloom late enough, they usually escape early spring frost damage. ‘Spectrum’ is a multi-stemmed, upright, oval to rounded tree becoming broadly pyramidal as it matures, with a lovely canopy of oval, dark green leaves.
Magnolia belongs to the Magnoliaceae family, which includes several popular species such as the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata), Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana), and Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana).
Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ is the result of a cross between Magnolia liliiflora and Magnolia sprengeri ‘Diva’. It is ideal for small gardens.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Common names | Magnolia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height | 20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m) |
Spread | 20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m) |
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, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Common names | Magnolia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height | 20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m) |
Spread | 20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m) |
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, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Magnolia ‘Spectrum’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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