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Sweet Merlot

Sweet Merlot features rich dark red wine-coloured tulip-shaped flowers.

Sweet Merlot is a compact Magnolia, growing with a pyramidal habit.

Magnolia

Sweet Merlot 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.

    History

    Sweet Merlot is one of several Magnolias developed by New Zealand breeder Vance Hooper, using the popular Black Tulip crossed with Sweet Simplicity. Most inherit the dark red flower colour and compact size.

    Sweet Merlot characteristics

    • What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Sweet Merlot?Beginner
    • Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
    • Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
    • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
    • SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
    • PruningPrune after flowering
    • Growth rateAverage
    • Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
    • What colour is the blossom of Sweet Merlot?Pink - dark
    • When is Sweet Merlot in flower?April
    • Leaf colourGreen
    • Leaf colour - autumnGreen
    • Where does Sweet Merlot originate from?New Zealand
    • Annual cycleDeciduous

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    This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 17-Sep-2022.

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