Fairy BlushTM

Fairy Blush is a semi-evergreen Magnolia which features prolific blush-pink flowers, which are produced over a long period from a young age.

The tree will eventually reach about 3m.

Magnolia laevifolia

Fairy Blush magnolia trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

How to grow

Fairy Blush is semi-evergreen, and in mild winters will retain its leaves. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, protected from cold winds, in well-drained soil. Like most Magnolias it prefers slightly acidic conditions.

Fairy Blush responds well to pruning, and will readily produce new shoots after cutting, making it a good choice if you want to try a Magnolia hedge.

History

Fairy Blush was developed by New Zealand breeder Mark Jury, originally under the trade name MicJur01.

The species Magnolia laevifolia was until recently classified in a completely different genus, Michelia yunnanensis, but genetic evidence suggests it evolved as part of the Magnolia family. Even so, trees of this species are a bit different from the Magnolias we are used to. They are quite small, and usually flower prolifically and produce ornamental fruitlets from a young age.  The flowers are often fragrant. The leaves are bright green and usually evergreen.

Fairy Blush characteristics

• Gardening skillAverage
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersScented flowers
• Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
• Height after 10 years1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
• SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
• PruningPrune after flowering
• Growth rateAverage
• Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
• Flower colourPink - light
• Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
• Flowering monthApril
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnGreen
• Country of originNew Zealand
• Annual cycleEvergreen

Similar varieties

• Magnolia laevifolia
  Fairy Cream
  Fairy Cream is a semi-evergreen Magnolia with creamy white cup-shaped flowers.
• Magnolia laevifolia
  Fairy White
  Fairy White is a small semi-evergreen Magnolia with long-lasting pure white cup-shaped flowers.