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Watermelon

Watermelon features rich coral pink flowers - reminscent of the flesh of a watermelon. The flowers are borne on bare stems ahead of the foliage.

Watermelon flowers from a relatively young age, and the semi-double flowers are large, even by Magnolia standards, typically 15cm - 20cm across.

Magnolia

Watermelon 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

    Watermelon was developed by Vance Hooper of New Zealand.  Its parents are Caerhays Belle and Genie (also developed by Hooper).

    Watermelon characteristics

    • What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Watermelon?Beginner
    • Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
    • Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
    • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
    • SunlightPrefers full sun
    • PruningPrune after floweringLight prune
    • Growth rateAverage
    • Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
    • What colour is the blossom of Watermelon?Pink - darkMagenta
    • Flower formSemi-double flower (10-20 petals)
    • When is Watermelon in flower?April
    • Leaf colourGreen
    • Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
    • Where does Watermelon 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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