Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Pinkie' (Magnolia Pinkie)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | kobus |
| Variety | stellata |
| Cultivar | 'Pinkie' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Originated at the National Arboretum in Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America. |
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) | -23.3- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10-30 |
| Height | 3-4 m |
| Spread | 2-3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Grows in a dense, compact round shape. |
| Landscape | Used as a specimen or focal plant. |
| Propagation | Propagated from softwood cuttings, taken in the spring. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
| Pests | Magnolia root borer (Euzophera magnolialis) may cause problems in nurseries, but rarely in the landscape. Magnolia scale can also be a common issue. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Gorran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | The green, oval leaves are 10-15 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The large showy flowers are cup-shaped and grow 15-20 cm across. They are pale pink with 6-10 petals. |
Photographs
Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Pinkie', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Pinkie', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Pinkie', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Pinkie', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.