Magnolia 'Betty Jessel' (Betty Jessel Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Betty Jessel' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Originated as a seedling, which was obtained from Sir George Jessel at the Lloyd Botanical Garden in Darjeeling, India. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -28.9- (-12.2) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20-10 |
| Height | 8-10 m |
| Spread | 4 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring to early summer. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | The dark green, oval, smooth leaves are 15-30 cm long with fine hairs. |
| Flower Description | The cup-shaped flowers are rosy pink with white streaks throughout. They grow 20-25 cm across. |
Photographs
Magnolia 'Betty Jessel', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Betty Jessel', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Betty Jessel', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Betty Jessel', bud. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Betty Jessel', bark. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.