Rustica Rubra Magnolia
Magnolia x soulangiana 'Rustica Rubra'
Magnolia x soulangiana 'Rustica Rubra'
Foliage: Dark Green
Fall Foliage: Crimson-Bronze Fruit: Cones Flower: Rosy-Pink/White Habit/Form: Pyramidal Uses: Specimen, Beds and Borders, General Garden Use |
Zone Hardiness: 4
Plant Height: 20 - 25 ft Plant Width: 20 -25 ft Light: Sun/Part Shade Growth Rate: Medium |
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra' (Saucer Magnolia') is a large spreading deciduous shrub or tree with fragrant, huge 5 inches across, tulip-shaped flowers, bright rosy-pink outside and pure white inside. As the flowers mature, they open their broad fleshy tepals, revealing white interiors and creating a bicolor effect with further adds to the beauty of floral display, Lasting for several weeks, the blooms appear on the branches in early or mid-spring before the leaves unfurl. In the fall, the dark leaves turn rich shades of golden-bronze. Prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Provide a sheltered area from cold, dry winds, as cold winds may damage buds and flowers. Attract butterflies, bees, and songbirds. Deer resistant.