Magnolia 'Red Lion' (Red Lion Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Red Lion' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Cultivated in New Zealand. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a-9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23.3- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10-30 |
| Height | 5-8 m |
| Spread | 5-8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Used as a specimen plant. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and autumn. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | The dark green, ovate leaves are 10-15 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The cup-shaped flowers are rose-pink and white and grow 15-20 cm across. |
Photographs
Magnolia 'Red Lion', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Red Lion', leaf. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Red Lion', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Red Lion', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.