Magnolia loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’
A deciduous magnolia with fragrant flowers, Magnolia loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’ is a Magnolia stellata ‘Rosea’ hybrid. It is later flowering than many which makes it more tolerant of frosts.
The star shaped flowers appear on bare stems from late winter to spring depending on the climate.
Care and Growing Conditions.
A humus rich soil with some moisture is required for good growth, as is a position with at least good morning sun.
A position protect from strong wind is recommended.
Good drainage is important and mulching around the plant to retain some moisture through summer and maintain a cool root run is important.
Before planting dig a good amount of aged compost and some cow manure through he soil. Add a little blood and bone as well and water in with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
Pruning
Generally not required except for removal any dead or damaged growth.
Propagation
Propagation is from cuttings.
Summary Information
- Botanical Name – Magnolia loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’
- Common Name – Magnolia ‘Leonard Messel’
- Family – Magnoliaceae
- Position – Full sun to a little afternoon shade.
- Soil – Well drained.
- Height – To around 6 metres over time.
- Spread – To around 5 metres.
- Growth rate – Slow to Medium
- Foliage – Deep green, new foliage has a coppery tone..
- Flowers – White infused with pink and star shaped.
- Flowering time – Spring.
- Frost tolerant – Yes
- Drought tolerant – No.
Magnolia ‘Leonard Messel’ is available for sale from the following participating nurseries
CNR Sherbrooke & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rds Ferny Creek. VIC 3786
Conifers, Magnolias, Maples, Dogwoods and Buxus.
www.conifer.com.au
862 Midland Highway Mount Rowan Vic 3352
We offer over 245 varieties of Fuchsia, tubestock, pots, baskets and standards. Mail order specialists. Open 7 days by appointment.
www.brenlissaonlinenursery.com.au