Magnolia 'Ricki'
magnolia 'Ricki'
An upright, deciduous shrub to 4m high, with light green, oval leaves that turn yellow, bronze and red in the autumn. Purple-pink buds appear in spring, slightly before the foliage, and slightly later than other cultivars, which can be an advantage if there are late frosts. Buds open to upright, goblet-shaped flowers, deep pink at the base with a pale pink interior.
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Bronze Red Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Magnolia can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with large, showy, often fragrant flowers, often opening before the leaves, and sometimes followed by colourful cone-like fruit
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, well-drained acidic soils, with shelter from strong winds
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to coral spot
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