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Magnolia x soulangeana
'Sundew'
Sundew Magnolia, Sundew Saucer Magnolia,
| Family |
| Magnoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Magnolia |
| Species |
| x soulangeana |
| Cultivar |
| 'Sundew' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Synonyms |
| Magnolia x soulangeana 'Sundew', Magnolia x soulangeana 'Pickard's Sundew' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - 9b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 8b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 to -4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - 25 |
| Height |
| 3 - 5 m |
| Spread |
| 2.5 - 4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Large, wide spreading shrub or small tree. Creamy white flowers flushed with pink, in April and May. |
| Landscape |
| Popular as a landscape feature when in bloom but otherwise having the character of a small tree and thus suitable for landscapes with limited space. Structural pruning will enhance the form and help to produce a more open specimen. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefer heavy, rich and moist lime free soil, but can be surprisingly adaptable. A sheltered position, especially protection from early morning sun when frosts are likely will reduce the risk of damage to the flowers. Can be pruned after flowering or in July or August. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution. |
| Shape |
| Broad headed. |
| Pests |
| Horse chestnut scale, capsid bug and snails may be a problem. Coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus and fungal leaf spot may occur. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are alternate, obovate and 5 - 10 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers are star-shaped, 7.5 - 10 cm wide and contain 12 - 18 tepals. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Cuttings or budding. |
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