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', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-kobus-var-stellata-Pinkie-cc-frm.jpg)
Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Pinkie', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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![Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Pinkie', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Pinkie', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-kobus-var-stellata-Pinkie-cc-flw.jpg)
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.](photos/Magnolia-kobus-var-stellata-Pinkie-cc-flw-2.jpg)
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.](photos/Magnolia-kobus-var-stellata-Pinkie-cc-flw-3.jpg)
Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Pinkie', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.