Magnolia 'Jon Jon'

Also Known As

Magnolia x 'Jon-Jon'
Jon Jon Magnolia

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Magnolia 'Jon Jon' plant details

Magnolia 'Jon Jon' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Jon Jon'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring
Uses: big flowers, fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Jon Jon'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White buds open to HUGE 10" sweetly fragrant white blooms with deep purplish red centers. Flowers emerge in early spring just before the foliage on this vigorous selection of Tulip or Saucer Magnolia but late enough to avoid the majority of late winter freezes.

By: Almost Eden

Large profuse flowers with 5-6" tepals (petals) that are deep red-purple at the base blending gently into lighter tips are produced by this late-flwrng... "almost in a season by itself" (Gardiner)... Gresham hybrid. S/M

By: Forestfarm

I love late flowering Magnolias; they are much more likely to avoid the spring destruction. For description and pic go to http://www.magnoliastore.com/ and hit the Collection tab at the top.

By: Whitman Farms

A late flowering Gresham hybrid which flowers profusely and later than other magnolias. Tepals deep reddish-purple at base on a white ground. Grows rapidly to 25 to 30'.