Magnolia 'Charles Coates'

A cross between Magnolia sieboldii and Magnolia tripetala originally raised at Kew, this fantastic plant has broad, creamy-white fragrant flowers with a cerise center in early summer. The flowers appear in large numbers and as the flowers appear in early summer they generally do not suffer from frost damage.

A fantastic large shrub or eventually small, rounded tree.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Prefers lime free soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Flower Colour: White with a cerise centre
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Magnolia x  'Charles Coates' grows to be a  large shrub or small, branching tree.
  • Height: up to 6 m (20 ft).
  • Spread: 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft).