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Buy Magnolia 'Genie' PP# 20,748

Also Known As

Magnolia x 'Genie'
Genie™ Magnolia

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 10'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Magnolia 'Genie' PP# 20,748 plant details

Magnolia 'Genie' PP# 20,748 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Genie' PP# 20,748

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, showy, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Genie' PP# 20,748

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We initially got M.'Genie' because it was a small grower (10'x4' over 10 years). But we were amazed at how rich the flower color is. The flowers have rounded tepals and beautiful purple reddish color.

By: Gossler Farms

This deciduous magnolia delights with long spring to summer blooms that frequently repeats in midsummer. Blooms begin as a striking blackish-red buds that open into tulip-shaped blooms of dark magenta. Sweet subtle scent with a rich aroma.

By: Garden World

Very dark black-red tulip-shaped buds open a dark maroon with reflexed tips of light magenta. The flower season tends to be long and often repeats itself in midsummer. Lightly scented with a rich aroma this flowering tree demands a special place in the garden.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Perfect for smaller gardens, this spectacular Magnolia delights with a long spring to summer season of blooms. More than a decade in the breeding, Genie lives up to its name with almost magical color, fragrance and form.

By: Ellipsis Gardens

The result of 15 years of breeding resulting in a compact, small tree maturing at perhaps 10-13 feet tall. Sensational black-red buds open to small globular tulip-shaped blooms of deep rich maroon-purple on both surfaces, with nicely reflexed tepal tips paling to a lighter magenta rose shade. ‘Genie’ has lightly scented blooms from early spring to early summer, and mid to late summer where conditions are not too dry.