Magnolia 'Cleopatra'

Hardy Shrub

£149.99

Late flowering hybrid avoiding spring frosts

Large dark pink goblet-shaped blooms with a metallic sheen

Medium sized and early to flower

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This deciduous Magnolia has been specifically developed by a renowned New Zealand breeder to avoid spring frosts. Perfect for Magnolia lovers in colder gardens, Magnolia ‘Cleopatra’ has a later blooming season, flowering for up to 4 weeks in April/May. The huge, dark pink/purple goblet-shaped blooms have a bluish undertone which lends them an unusual metallic sheen. A vigorous cross between Magnolia soulangeana ‘Sweet Simplicity’ and Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’, ‘Cleopatra’ grows into a narrow, columnar tree clothed in large, fresh green, ovate leaves. Its medium size makes it a good choice for smaller gardens. This vigorous, free-flowering hybrid also blooms reliably from an early age. Height: 4m (13ft). Spread: 2m (6.5ft).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 4m (13ft)
Spread Up to 2m (6.5ft)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For specimen plantwoodland garden

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 12 Litre Potted Plant (KF9963)

Plant magnolias in a sunny or semi shaded position with protection from cold winds and hard spring frosts. Magnolias prefer a rich, moist, well drained, acid to neutral soil. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to improve the soil prior to planting, mixing it thoroughly and deeply. Magnolia plants establish quicker when their roots are shaded. Following planting, apply a mulch of rotted bark chips, manure or garden compost, taking care not to mound it around the stem of the plant.
When growing magnolia in a patio container use a blend of ericaceous compost mixed with John Innes No. 3.

Water regularly throughout the growing season until young magnolias are fully established. In spring, apply a mulch of well rotted bark chips or garden compost to the base of the plant. Magnolias require little pruning other than to maintain their shape and remove damaged stems or crossing stems.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

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For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.