Magnolia 'Betty Jessel' (Betty Jessel Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Cultivar'Betty Jessel'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginOriginated as a seedling, which was obtained from Sir George Jessel at the Lloyd Botanical Garden in Darjeeling, India.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5-7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5-H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-28.9- (-12.2)
Temperature (°F)-20-10
Height8-10 m
Spread4 m
Flowering PeriodMarch, April

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring to early summer.
CultivationPrefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionThe dark green, oval, smooth leaves are 15-30 cm long with fine hairs.
Flower DescriptionThe cup-shaped flowers are rosy pink with white streaks throughout. They grow 20-25 cm across.

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