Magnolia Black Tulip (‘Jurmag1’) (PBR) | 12L Pot

Mouth-watering, dark purple flowers. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: March to April Hardiness: fully hardy Deep burgundy-purple, tulip-like flowers that grow up to 15cm in diameter, crowd the slender stems before the larger than average leaves emerge each spring. It is one of the darkest flowering of all the magnolias and it is quite simply gorgeous. Use it as a feature plant in a spring garden and underplant with an array of spring-flowering bulbs for a jaw-dropping display. Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer. Plant in a sheltered spot, adding plenty of compost to the planting hole. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soils.