Illustrative photo.
Magnolia obovata (magnolia liliflora) 'PURPUREA' magnolia
size/type
taller shrub
usual height
2-5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
April-May
location
full sun
soil type
acidic (peaty) to neutral
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
mycorrhizal product
Symbivit Tric (arbuscular)
Symbivit (arbuscular)categorized
Description of the plant
The basic species obovata is a magnificent tree that can grow to 25 m. This variety, however, grows to 5m maximum and is suitable for every garden. It comes from China and Japan. Flowers are cup shaped, purple on the outside, white inside. This shrub blooms in April/May on bare branches, and often again in June when it is in leaf. Like all magnolias, it needs slightly acidic soil and moist conditions.
