Magnolia Susan
Price range: €65.00 through €600.00
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Description
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Magnolia ‘Susan’
- Common Name: Magnolia ‘Susan’ (Susan Magnolia)
- Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub / small tree
- Mature Size: Typically 2–3m tall x 1.5–2m wide (compact and upright)
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Flowers: Deep purple-pink, tulip-shaped blooms with a paler interior
- Flowering Time: Spring (often April–May) with a lighter repeat flush in summer
- Scent: Lightly fragrant
- Sun / Aspect: Full sun to partial shade (sheltered is best)
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; prefers neutral to slightly acidic
- Hardiness: Hardy, but protect from harsh winds and late frosts
- Best For: Small gardens, borders, patio planting, feature pots, near entrances
Description
Magnolia ‘Susan’ is one of those plants that feels like a little celebration every year. Just as spring is finding its feet, it opens rich, jewel-toned flowers — slender, tulip-shaped blooms in deep purple-pink that stand out beautifully against fresh green growth.
Because it stays neat and compact, ‘Susan’ is a brilliant choice if you’ve always wanted a magnolia but assumed you didn’t have the space. It brings that classic magnolia romance without turning into a giant tree — perfect for smaller gardens, courtyard spaces, or as a focal point in a mixed border.
And the best part? After the main spring show, it often gives a gentle encore in summer, popping out the odd bloom when you least expect it.
Caragh Garden Notebook
- Planting: Choose a sheltered spot and plant carefully — magnolias dislike root disturbance. Dig wide, improve the soil with organic matter, and avoid planting too deep.
- Watering: Keep evenly moist through the first couple of seasons, especially in dry spells. A good mulch helps hugely.
- Feeding: Mulch in spring; an ericaceous compost or leaf mould is ideal if your soil is on the alkaline side.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning required. If needed, prune lightly after flowering to shape — avoid hard pruning.
- Positioning & Design: Place where you’ll see it often — near a path, patio, or window. Looks gorgeous with underplanting like spring bulbs, ferns, or soft evergreen structure.
Why we love it
- Big magnolia impact in a compact size
- Deep, dramatic flower colour that feels really special
- Often flowers again lightly in summer
- A perfect “feature plant” for smaller gardens and pots
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Additional information
| Variation | 15L 125-150cm, 170L 250-300cm, 30L 150-175cm, 7.5L 80-100cm, 70L 175-200cm, 110L, 18-20cm girth 4metres tall, 15L 90-120cm, 25L 150-175cm, 30L 200-225cm, 7.5L 60-90cm |
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