List of Magnolia Varieties

Magnolia acuminata 'Golden Glow'

"Cucumber Tree". A large tree becoming broad with age. Very large pointed leaves. The unusual erect flowers are small and cup-shaped and have yellow and bluish-green tones. Named for the shape and colour of the young fruit.

Magnolia campbelli 'Charles Raffill'

A tall tree with large green leaves. The pink flowers are like large water lilies.

Magnolia campbelli 'Kew's Surprise'

A tall tree with large green leaves. The large water lily-like flowers are a crimson rose colour on the outside and white within.

Magnolia denudata

Also known as Magnolia heptapeta.
A medium to tall tree producing masses of flowers at a very young age. The goblet shaped flowers are pure white and fragrant.

Magnolia soulangeana

A very popular large shrub to small tree producing masses of flowers on bare branches in late winter. The flowers are tulip-shaped and white with a purple stain at the base.

Magnolia soulangeana 'Alba Superba'

A very bushy magnolia producing tulip-shaped flowers in late winter to early spring. The flowers are almost pure white, but have a slight purple stain at the base.

Magnolia soulangeana 'Brozzoni'

Regarded as the aristocrat of the soulangeanas. The goblet flowers are very large and mainly white with a purple stain at the base.

Magnolia soulangeana 'Lennei'

A multi-stemmed shrub with large green leaves. The enormous, goblet-shaped flowers are rose-purple on the outside and creamy white, stained purple within.

Magnolia soulangeana 'Picture'

A beautiful magnolia, ideal as a lawn specimen. The large flowers are a deep rosy-purple on the outside, white within.

Magnolia soulangeana 'San Jose'

A large shrub or small tree with wide spreading branches. The tulip-shaped flowers are pink on the outside, white within.

Magnolia x 'Apollo'

A spectacular magnolia growing to approx 4M. The large flowers are a light pinkish purple on the outside, paler on the inside.

Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Woodsman'

An unusual magnolia that is a cross between M. acuminata and M. liliiflora. The flower colour is a combination of yellow, green and purple.

Magnolia x 'Caerhays Belle'

An upright growing magnolia producing very large flowers. The colour is a pale pink on the outside, white within.

Magnolia x 'Felix'

A spectacular magnolia producing masses of very large, rosy-red flowers in spring. The fragrant flowers can reach 30cm across. Grows to more than 5M.

Magnolia x 'Heaven Scent'

A fragrant magnolia growing to approx 4M. The pastel lavender-pink flowers are paler on the tips and white inside. A prolific bloomer.

Magnolia x 'Lotus'

The pure white flowers spread out on the branches to resemble a Lotus flower. A pyramidal tree growing to at least 5M.

Magnolia x 'Princess Margaret'

The large flowers can reach 25cm across and are rose coloured on the outside and cream within. A strong grower, capable of reaching more than 6M.

Magnolia x 'Royal Crown'

Forms a rounded plant of approx 4M. The erect flowers are a deep violet-red on the outside, pale within.

Magnolia x 'Star Wars'

A very long flowering magnolia, producing a magnificent display in spring and intermittent flowers in summer and autumn. The large pointed flowers are a bright pink colour.

Magnolia x 'Vulcan'

A stunning sight in spring when in full flower. The flowers are a brilliant deep ruby-red colour. Although flowering at a young age, it takes a few years for the deep colour to develop. Can reach at least 5M.

Magnolia x 'Yellow Fever'

Produces light yellow flowers with a slight pinkish tinge at the base on opening. The flowers are quite fragrant. Can grow to more than 5M.

Magnolia campbelli

Eventually a large tree with a rounded canopy. The magnificent pink flowers are goblet-shaped at first, then spreading wide like water lilies.

Magnolia campbelli 'Como'

A rare magnolia producing double flowers. These are a soft pink colour, goblet shaped at first, before opening to a cup and saucer shape.

Magnolia campbelli var Mollicomata

The large soft pink flowers are shaped like water lilies. Develops into a tall tree.

Magnolia sieboldii

A wide spreading tree producing unusual flowers in late spring and early summer. The white flowers have bright crimson stamens and are produced on the branches like nodding, inverted cups.

Magnolia soulangeana 'Alexandrina'

An upright small tree producing masses of flowers in early spring. The large erect flowers are white with a purple flush at the base.

Magnolia soulangeana 'Burgundy Glow'

A small to medium tree producing masses of goblet shaped flowers in spring. The flowers are white with a purple stain.

Magnolia soulangeana 'Lennei Alba'

A bushy shrub producing masses of ivory white, goblet shaped flowers in spring. Sometimes spot flowers in autumn.

Magnolia soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra'

The large cup-shaped flowers are a rich rosy-purple colour. Grows as a large bushy shrub or small tree.

Magnolia sprengerii 'Diva'

A vigorous grower becoming a medium to tall tree. Produces large pink flowers in spring.

Magnolia x 'Athene'

An upright growing tree with large cup and saucer shaped flowers. The colour is white with violet pink undertones.

Magnolia x 'Atlas'

An upright growing magnolia producing very large flowers of up to 35cm across. the flowers are a pale pink, deeper at the base.

Magnolia x 'Black Tulip'

A beautiful magnolia producing masses of goblet-shaped flowers in spring. The flowers are a very dark purple-red colour. Should grow to at least 5M.

Magnolia x 'Elizabeth'

A stunning magnolia producing large bright yellow, perfumed flowers in spring. A strong grower, capable of reaching more than 6M.

Magnolia x 'Galaxy'

The erect flowers are dark purple-red in bud, opening to a reddish-purple on the outside, light rose-purple within. Usually forms a pyramidal or columnar shaped tree.

Magnolia x 'Iolanthe'

A vigorous upright tree. The very large, cup and saucer shaped flowers are clear pink on the outside, white on the inside.

Magnolia x 'Milky Way'

The heavily textured flowers are white with a soft pink base. Free flowering from a young age. Grows to approx 5M.

Magnolia x 'Phillip Tregunna'

The very large, semi-double flowers are a vibrant fuchsia-purple colour on both the inside and outside. Grows to at least 5M.

Magnolia x 'Pristine'

The pure white flowers are held erect on the branches. Forms a rounded tree of approx 5M.

Magnolia x 'Serene'

A small pyramidal tree growing to approx 5M. The cup shaped flowers are a rosy pink colour on the outside, lighter within, and are held erect on the branches.

Magnolia x 'Sweetheart'

The beautiful bowl shaped flowers are held erect on the branches. They are a rich pink on the outside and pale pink on the inside.

Magnolia x 'Yellow Bird'

The bright yellow flowers have a slight greenish tinge at the base. The flowers and leaves appear at the same time. Capable of reaching at least 5M.

Magnolia x 'Yellow Lantern'

An upright tree capable of growing 5M. The large tulip-shaped flowers are a bright yellow colour.