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Premier Cru

Magnolia
Premier Cru

Magnolia Premier Cru features attractive dark crmson globular flowers, borne on bare branches. As the flowers open they show pale pink inners.

Premier Cru grows with a spreading habit, reaching about 4m high and 3m wide after 10-15 years.

Premier Cru magnolia trees for sale

  • 3-year pot-grown tree £73.00
    In a 12L pot
    Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
Pre-order now for delivery from September onwards for pot grown trees or December for bare-root trees and mixed orders.

How to grow

Premier Cru is one of the earlier flowering Magnolias, so be sure to plant in a sunny sheltered spot to minimise frost damage.

History

Premier Cru was developed by UK grower Maurice Foster, and is a seedling of Blood Moon, a notably dark red variety.

Premier Cru characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
  • Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sun
  • Growth rateAverage
  • Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
  • Flower colourPink - dark
  • Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
  • Flowering monthMarch
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • Annual cycleDeciduous