Fairy Magnolia Blush

Multitudes of flowers grace the entire plant from March to May

Name: Fairy Magnolia Blush

Description: This hybrid produces masses of beautiful, fragrant flowers that are blushed with lilac-pink in early spring. Flowers are 2½ inches wide and fade to white later in the season. Fairy Magnolia Blush has a russet-colored bud at each leaf axil. Foliage is medium dark green. At maturity, it grows up to 12 feet high and 7 feet wide.

Growth habit: Upright, compact and bushy habit.

Hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones 7-11.

Landscape uses: Plant as a hedge, use for screening and privacy, as an espalier or as a specimen in the ground or in a container. Grows best in full sun to partial shade.

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