Star Wars

Star Wars features some of the longest-lasting flowers of any Magnolia, starting in late March and often continuing for a month.

The elegant flowers are a dusky pink colour. A characteristic of this variety is that the flowers point in several directions.

Magnolia

Star Wars 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

For best results plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered position.  In good conditions Star Wars will start flowering from a relatively young age.

History

Star Wars was developed in New Zealand in the 1970s by Oswald Blumhardt.

Star Wars characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Star Wars?Beginner
• Which awards has Star Wars received?RHS AGM (current) - 2002
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersScented flowers
• Growth habitUpright
• Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
• SunlightPrefers full sun
• PruningDo not prune
• Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
• What colour is the blossom of Star Wars?Pink - dark
• When is Star Wars in flower?April
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnGreen
• Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
• Where does Star Wars originate from?New Zealand
• Annual cycleDeciduous