Magnolia
Among the most spectacular of flowering trees and shrubs, magnolias are well represented in the Society's gardens, especially at Wisley, whose Curator is an enthusiast for the genus. A recent review of the Herbarium at Wisley has identified a good range of Standard Specimens of cultivars in the genus.
The Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group of the RHS
Magnolia Day 6 April 2004: Magnolia stellata, M. kobus and M.x loebneri
Yellow magnolias - an English view - by Mike Robinson
Recent research at Wisley
Origin of certain Magnolia cultivars
Further reading
This is just one topic covered by the Society's monthly journal for members, The Garden, and recent articles of interest are listed below. The latest thinking from the best minds in horticulture today is to be found in the RHS journal, The Plantsman: some recent relevant articles are suggested here.
Gardiner, J. 2000. Magnolias, a Gardener's Guide. Portland: Timber Press.
Gardiner, J. 1997, April. Magnolia × soulangeana. The Garden (RHS) 122(4): 256-261.
Gardiner, J. 1994. Magnolia 'Gold Star' and other yellow-flowered magnolias. The New Plantsman 1(4): 225-231.
Goodwin, D. 1999, June. Magnolia magic. The Garden (RHS) 124(6): 438-440. Propagation of magnolias.
Lancaster, R. 1994, April. Magnolia cylindrica. The Garden (RHS) 119(4): 168-169.