The lily magnolia is a large deciduous shrub that sports pink or reddish-purple blossoms in April and early May. As one of the smaller magnolias, it is popular for informal screens or hedges and as a plant grown for its spring flower display.
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Magnolia liliiflora
Other names: Lily Magnolia, Woody-orchid, Red Magnolia, Jane Magnolia, Japanese Magnolia, Tulip Magnolia, Mulan Magnolia
What is the plant
Lily magnolia grows to a mature height of 8 to 12 feet with a similar spread. It has a compact, rounded form and produces a massive display of lily-shaped pink or reddish-purple flowers with six or seven petals, with each petal 3 to 4 inches long. The flowers are sometimes followed by cone-shaped purple or brown fruit, called follicles. As with other magnolia species, pollination is facilitated by beetles. The shrub's dark green elliptical-shaped leaves appear as its flowers fade. Its fall foliage is not showy. Lily magnolia is most often grown as a specimen or accent plant in sunny areas. It's also good for group plantings or as an informal hedge or screen.
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
6a - 9b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
We advise you to water your freshly magnolia regularly until the plant has a chance to become established. Once this point is passed, the plant will only require watering through spring and summer. Water in well. Water deeply, twice to three times a week, depending on soil and weather conditions.
Pruning
Remove any dying or yellowing leaves for aesthetic reasons.
Fertilizer
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.
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Sunlight
Partial sun generally means less than six and more than four hours of sun per day. Plants for partial sun will do well in a location where they receive a break from the sun each day. They like the sun but will not tolerate a full day of it and need at least some shade each day.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
The shrub can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of -10°F (-23.3°C) to 30°F (-1.1°C).
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Container
Whether it be plastic or clay, make sure the pot you select has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent over-watering.
Popularity
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