Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
Kay Parris Magnolia
- Tree
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 3,5-4 m high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Red to purple foliage
One of the very best evergreen magnolias. Small tree or multi-stemmed shrub with very large, glossy, green leaves and a deep orange-brown, velvety underside. The large flowers smell wonderfully of lemon.
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- Direct from our nursery
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 350 - 400 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - September |
| Flower colour | White, Cream, Creamy yellow |
| Leaf colour | Brown-red, Dark green |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Common names | EN: Kay Parris Magnolia |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Parentage | 'M. Little Gem' x M. 'Bracken's Brown Beauty' |
| Breeder | Gilberts Nursery Inc |
| Origin | Hybrid |
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