Spectrum

Spectrum is an American hybrid Magnolia, featuring particularly large deep pink flowers. It grows with an upright conical habit.

Spectrum magnolia trees for sale

• 2-year pot-grown tree £83.00
  In a 12L pot
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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History

Spectrum was raised at the US National Arboretum in the 1960s. It is a cross between Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' and Magnolia sprengeri 'Diva' and is a sister of Magnolia 'Galaxy'. The main differences are that Spectrum has fewer but larger flowers.

Spectrum characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 2012
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersScented flowers
• Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
• Height after 10 years5m-8m / 16ft-25ft
• PruningNo need to prune
• Growth rateFast
• Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
• Flower colourPink - dark
• Flower formSemi-double flower (10-20 petals)
• Flowering monthApril
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
• Country of originUnited States
• Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

• 
  Magnolia
  Black Tulip
  Black Tulip has deep ruby red flowers, the darkest of any Magnolia variety.
• 
  Magnolia
  Galaxy
  A modern hybrid Magnolia with lightly fragrant purple-pink tulip-shaped flowers.