Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonière'
This variety is originally from France. It has been known since 1745 and is considered the most common variety of its kind. Anyone who gets involved with it should keep in mind that it is sensitive to frost. It is the better choice for milder regions. But she can handle heat excellently.
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Their growth takes on a pyramidal shape and is built up densely. It can be up to 6 m high and 4 m wide. The citrus-like scented flowers appear from July to August, grow up to 25 cm in size and are silky-white in color.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Goliath'
A second well-known variety is 'Goliath'. It grows loosely upright, becomes up to 8 m high and wide and has a closed, rounded crown. It usually retains its shape and rarely has to cut will. One of its most compelling traits is that it blooms at a young age.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken’s Brown Beauty ‘
This is one of the hardest varieties of its kind. If you live in a harsh environment, this is a good choice. It is a selection from Ray Bracken's nursery in South Carolina. It has smaller leaves and flowers than the previous varieties. In addition, their leaves are noticeably brownish and the growth is more dense.
Other interesting varieties
Other varieties that are recommended are the following specimens. Above all, they convince with their winter hardiness:
- Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bouge': remains small, extremely hardy, light green underside of leaves
- Magnolia grandiflora 'Exmouth': slender crown, tolerates permafrost, light foliage
- Magnola grandiflora 'Victoria': frost hardy to -25 ° C, compact, dense
These varieties are also popular:
- Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem': early flower set, compact, sensitive to frost
- Magnolia grandiflora 'Blanchard': Best seller from America, flowers up to 30 cm in size
- Magnolia grandiflora 'Alta': narrow leaves, columnar growth, frugal in the care
Tips & Tricks
All grandifloras develop their flowers on last year's wood. Take this into account when cutting, if you don't want to miss the flowers ...