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Also Known As

Magnolia kosar de Vos x 'Susan'
Magnolia liliiflora x stellata 'Susan'
Magnolia x 'Susan'
Susan Magnolia

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-15'
W: 10'-10'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Magnolia 'Susan' plant details

Magnolia 'Susan' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Susan'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Susan'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

‘Susan' has luscious, knee-weakening red-purple buds and petals with pale purple interiors. It is one of a group of eight magnolias developed from crosses of Magnolia liliflora ‘Nigra’ × M. stellata ‘Rosea’ made in the 1950s. These eight plants, known affectionately as "The Girls", were selected and named by William F. Kosar and released in 1968. The others are 'Ann', 'Betty', 'Judy', 'Randy', 'Ricki', 'Susan', 'Jane' and 'Pinkie'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The best of the Kosar-DeVos hybrids! We have grown this group since the early 70's. The rich purple flowers cover the plant for at least a month in April. This is a hardy plant that stays small (12'-14') and has pretty flowers. What more can a gardener ask for?

By: Gossler Farms

This Kosar/deVos hybrid of M. kobus var. stellata 'Rosea' x M. liliiflora 'Nigra' features erect, slender flower buds that bloom in April, revealing 4-6" flowers that display red-purple hues on both sides of the tepals. Leaves measure about 5" and are ovate. Deciduous and shrubby, it grows to 10-15' or more. Like 'Ricki', it is mildew resistant.