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Magnolia 'Galaxy' (Magnolia 'Galaxy')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 8m
max. spread
Ultimate height 12m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 Years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Magnolia 'Galaxy'

Other names: Magnolia 'Galaxy'


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Genus: Magnolia

Variety or cultivar: 'Galaxy' _ 'Galaxy' is a small, conical, deciduous tree, grown for its large, purple-pink flowers that open on bare stems from darker buds in spring.

Magnolia 'Galaxy' is: Deciduous

Flower: Purple, Purplish-pink in Spring

Foliage: Dark-green in Summer

Tree shape: Narrowly conical

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum' (Snowy barrenwort), Epimedium × youngianum 'Roseum' (Barrenwort 'Roseum')

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Specific pests: Capsid bug , Horse chestnut scale , Snails

Diseases: Generally disease-free

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Magnolia 'Galaxy' (Magnolia 'Galaxy') will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 Years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in moist, humus-rich soil. Some protection may be needed from late winter frosts.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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pot growing/frost damage

Question from David Haworth

will my magnolia grow happily in a large pot and will it recover from frost damage which resulted in no flowers this year

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  • Replies: 1
  • Posted: Wed. 12th October 2011 18:38
  • Last reply: Wed. 12th October 2011 19:34

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