Magnolia 'Sunset Swirl' (Sunset Swirl Magnolia)
Michael's Opinion
A stunning plant.
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Sunset Swirl' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | A cross between M. Pink Royalty x M. 'Daybreay' by Dennis Ledvina. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-26) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-15) - 30 |
| Height | 8 m |
| Spread | 8 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | The advantage of this magnolia is its excellent flower form which matures to a flat, pinwheel form, rather than a floppy bloom. |
| Shape | Forms a spreading deciduous tree. |
| Landscape | Ideal focal point for large gardens. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and autumn. |
| Cultivation | Grow in a sunny or semi shaded position with protection from cold winds and hard spring frosts. Magnolias prefer a rich, moist, well drained, acid to neutral soil. |
| Pests | Potential insects include horse chestnut scale, snails or capsid bug. Potential diseases include coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus, leaf spot or iron deficiency and lime-induced chlorosis. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Bark/Stem Description | A single trunk tree with ascending branching. |
| Leaf Description | Deep lustrous green leaves to 20 cm in length. |
| Flower Description | An upward facing bloom is flushed with pale gold, gradually opening to a flat, saucer-shaped flower that is often fragrant. |
Photographs
Magnolia 'Sunset Swirl', form, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Sunset Swirl', flower, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Sunset Swirl', flower, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Sunset Swirl', flower, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.