BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

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Magnolia 'Daybreak'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late 2012. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 if you wish to order in advance.

Description

Lovely named form, Magnolia 'Daybreak' flowers as a young plant and has large, sweetly scented, deep-pink flowers up to 25 cm across in late spring which can last for two to three weeks. These flowers come out late enough to avoid nearly all late spring frosts. The leaves are pale green with a slightly wavy edge. An exciting selection with exquisite flowers!

Features

• Common name: Daybreak Magnolia.
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Magnolia 'Daybreak' appreciates some shelter from strong winds.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Flower Colour: Deep pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small, reasonably narrow, branching tree.
  • Height: up to 10 m (32 ft)
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
• Notes: Magnolia 'Daybreak' tolerates atmospheric pollution well and is a good choice for urban areas.
• Supplied Size: rootballed plants