On 30/3/05 2:52 pm, in article , "Bob Hobden"
wrote:

Having fallen in love with the true deep pink flowers of Magnolia sprengeri
var diva "Lanhydrock" whilst visiting the Savill Garden recently I wonder if
any of you know the final size of this tree, something I have been unable to
ascertain.
I'm looking for one that has a single stem and will not exceed, say, 30ft
tall with a spread of 20ft, but it must have the true deep pink flowers of
the above variety.
(I don't like the normal purply tinged pink ones, sorry)
"Magnolia sprengeri

Magnolia sprengeri is a spreading deciduous tree with large dark green
leaves, and is grown for its fragrant, cup-shaped flowers. These are usually
white to pink, 15cm (6in) across and have 12-15 petals. It flowers in
mid-spring, before the leaves emerge.

Magnolia sprengeri var. diva has rich deep pink flowers, streaked with white
and pink inside.

Other cultivars include 'Lanhydrock' and 'Wakehurst' which has a dark
purple-pink colour on the outside, while the inside is a rich pink."


Also, recommendations for supplier?

The Duchy of Cornwall Nursery has it for £24.90
http://www.duchyofcornwallnursery.co...ge=60&ptid=8&s
L=

I don't know if Lanhydrock itself sells it but I can't remember a plant
sales area there.
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
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