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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

Magnolia 'Genie' is a profusely-blooming, compact, small tree perfect for city gardens maturing to 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. The flowers are lightly scented and can bloom from early spring to early summer. May rebloom in mid summer. Bred in New Zealand. For the 2025 Rare Flowering Tree Pre-Order plants will be in 1g pots and about 1-2 feet tall.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.