Magnolia stellata 'Centennial Blush' (First Editions® Centennial Blush™ Star Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesstellata
Cultivar'Centennial Blush'
Registered NameFirst Editions®
Tradmarked NameCentennial Blush™
Patent NumberPP22,248
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginIntroduced by Dr. Michael A. Dirr in March 2010 at former College Station Hydrangea Garden in College Station, Texas.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height3.6 - 5.5 m
Spread3 - 4.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA compact tree that becomes covered in fragrant double flowers.
ID CharacteristicDense conical pyramidal habit, large flowers 12 - 14 cm in diameter with 46 tepals, flowering occurs at almost every node (heaviest known flowering of all M. stellate cultivars), sets numerous flower buds at only 2-3 years.
ShapeConical pyramidal habit.
PropagationCan be propagated through cuttings.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey-orange trunk about 90 mm in diameter. Stems emerge brown, becoming grey-orange in the second year, and are about 3 mm in diameter.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionLeave buds alternate, growing to 15-17 x 6-8 mm, and are yellow-green in colour. Flower buds are approximately 1.9 x 1 cm, are pink with a fine silky pubescence.
Leaf DescriptionLeave emerges yellow-green and translucent, darkening to green in the summer, turning a golden bronze in autumn. Grow to 10-15 x 3-5 mm with a deeply impressed mid-vein.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are approximately 12-14 cm in diameter, emerging light purple, maturing to a lighter pink, and have an incredible fragrance.

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