Magnolia Betty - 90-110cm, 5lt

Magnolia 'Betty' is a vigorous, late-blooming, deciduous shrub or small tree with rounded, shrubby habit, ovate dark green leaves, with shades of copper-red in spring, turning yellow to bronze in autumn. Beautiful, large, cup-shaped, lilac pink to purple pink flowers, white inside, bloom in late spring and early summer. Magnolia 'Betty’ grows best in organically rich, humus-rich, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It likes full sun or partial shade. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, drying winter winds. Since it is a late-bloomer, flower buds are rarely exposed to late frosts. Low maintenance plant, requires minimal pruning. ‘Betty' is a cross between M. liliiflora 'Nigra' and M. stellata 'Rosea'. It’s a beautiful flowering shrub, perfect for informal, cottage, urban, and woodland gardens. Great as a specimen or accent plant. Excellent for foundation plantings, mixed and shrub borders. Suitable for informal hedges and screens.