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)

Also, recommendations for supplier?

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Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London

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.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 14:52:07 +0100, "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)

Also, recommendations for supplier?

In addition to Sacha's suggestions, try Burncoose Nurseries. Their
catalogue lists over 100 species and varieties, and they also do mail
order.

http://www.burncoose.co.uk/


Pictures of many magnolias on their web site and also at
http://www.caerhays.co.uk/


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Chris

E-mail: christopher[dot]hogg[at]virgin[dot]net

"Chris Hogg" wrote in reply to me
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)

Also, recommendations for supplier?

In addition to Sacha's suggestions, try Burncoose Nurseries. Their
catalogue lists over 100 species and varieties, and they also do mail
order.

http://www.burncoose.co.uk/


Pictures of many magnolias on their web site and also at
http://www.caerhays.co.uk/


Thank you both for your suggestions, I have found a supplier,Spinners Garden
in the New Forest but an e-mail has failed to get a response. The RHS Wisley
say they will be getting some in idc and have a note of my requirements and
say they will phone me.

--
Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London