Magnolia var. soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra' (Saucer Magnolia, Magnolia 'Rustica Rubra')
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Variety | soulangeana |
| Cultivar | 'Rustica Rubra' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Cultivated in Holland. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -28.9 -(-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20-30 |
| Height | 4-8 m |
| Spread | 4-8 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Good used as a specimen or border shrub. |
| Propagation | Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist, humus-rich, well drained soils and full sun. Requires protection from strong winds and frost to avoid damage. |
| Pests | Affected by diseases like coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus, a virus, fungal leaf spot or iron deficiency and lime-induced chlorosis. Can be damaged by horse chestnut scale, capsid bug and snails. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The bark is smooth and can range from brown to grey in colour. |
| Leaf Description | The dark green leaves are elliptical and 8-16 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The saucer-shaped flowers, 12 cm across and rosy pink with a paler pink colour within. |
Photographs
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra', form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra', flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra', flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra', flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra', bud. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.