Magnolia 'Black Tulip' Formal reaching perhaps to 20 meters

reaching perhaps to 20 meters at maturity and most recognisable by its deep rose-red (rather than the traditional white) cone-shaped flowers

Treat as ericaceous for best performance

An elegant hybrid using Magnolia x veitchii and Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra'

Does well in any free-draining soil

Magnolia 'Black Tulip' Formal reaching perhaps to 20 metersA gorgeous cultivar from New Zeeland with an upright, broadly oval habit bearing extravagantly deep purple, goblet shaped flowers in May up to 15cm across. The rounded petals, rarely unfold, retaining a very neat appearance. Lush, mid green foliage. Requires a sheltered position in acidic to neutral, well draining soil. H6