Ann Magnolia
Magnolia x 'Ann'
Description | Flowers later than the star magnolia and thus avoids frost damage to the flower buds. Exquisite, 3 to 4 inch blooms, reddish purple outside and white inside, appear before the foliage buds out. A spectacular specimen or accent. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Once established, water deeply when dry. |
Blooms | Spring |
Mature Size | Slow growing 10 to 15 ft. tall and 12 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Hedge |
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Design Ideas | A perfectly sized smaller tree with high visual appeal for front yard foundation planting. Use against evergreens in more expansive beds or create a centerpiece for a luscious perennial garden. Exquisite flowers are more appreciated when located beside outdoor living areas, terrace and patio. |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | This sweet little magnolia deserves equally elegant companions such as Cheerful Giant Azalea, (Azalea x 'Cheerful Giant'), Nuccio's Gem Camellia, (Camellia japonica 'Nucio's Gem'), Nellie Mosier Clematis, (Clematis x 'Nellie Mosier') and Queen of Pearls Hydrangea, (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hymmadi'). |
Care | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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Lore | The Chinese magnolias were first introduced in France via Jesuit botanists, where much of the early breeding began. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Central Wholesale Nursery 1670 Mckinley Avenue
San Jose, California 95126 -
Summerwinds Nursery 2460 Winchester Blvd.
Campbell, California 95008 -
Summerwinds Nursery 2460 S. Winchester Blvd
Campbell, California 95008
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.