Saucer Magnolia

Magnolia × soulangeana

Also known as

Chinese Magnolia

Magnolia x soulangeana by cs.wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-3.0)

Full Sun

Moderate care

Moderate watering

Frost Hardy

RHS hardiness

-20°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
6m	Max	8m
2m	Min	6m

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

This plant has no fragrance

More images of Saucer Magnolia

A close up of some pink Magnolia x soulangeana flowers on a plant

A close up of a pink Magnolia x soulangeana flower and some green leaves

A close up of some Magnolia × soulangeana flowers

A close up of some pink Magnolia × soulangeana flowers

A large Magnolia × soulangeana tree in a park

Saucer Magnolia Overview

Magnolia × soulangeana is a deciduous tree from the Magnoliaceae family. Grown for the globlet-shaped, spring blooms, this plant has a spreading habit, growing to 6m in height. Commonly known by the names Saucer Magnolia and Chinese Magnolia. Leaves are oval in shape and measure up to 20cm in length. Flowers appear from early spring well before the leaves, making a striking display. The flowers may be pink, white or purple in colour, measuring up to 25cm in diameter. Grow in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil.