Magnolia 'Leonard Messel'

Magnolia 'Leonard Messel'Magnolia loebneri Leonard Messel is a medium sized shrub and a very vigorous grower. Light green leaves grow on branches, accompanied in spring by a stunning floral display. Large flowers with narrow tepals bloom in shades of lilac and pink, fading to white in the centres. Plant Magnolia loebneri Leonard Messel in moist, well drained, neutral or acidic soil in a sunny or partially shaded spot in the garden and shelter from any cold winds throughout

and other plant parts can cause mild skin irritation

alongside elegant green and pink flowers that bloom in Spring

with its sweet flavour and thin skin making it an excellent table grape

This brightly shining low forming shrub looks great in a shady border or as a single gorgeous specimen in containers

Avoid dry soil or cover the soil with a layer of organic mulch to retain moisture

These blooms will grace your garden from early summer through to autumn

The upright stems carry bright

In the months of Spring

although it prefers shady spots

often colourful bracts

adding a darker contrast to the colourful features from May to September

The plant turns drought tolerant once it is established and reaches a height of 1