The highlights
- Broadly pyramidal tree
- Small tree – grows up to 3m
- Fragrant, linen white, starburst flowers
- More petals than most magnolias
Description
- Somebody save some petals for the rest of us… The flowers of ‘Water Lily’ have among the most numerous petals of any magnolia, with blooms consistently presenting up to 32 petals!
- The starry, snow-white, softly-scented flowers appear in spring, typically a little later than other varieties, adding grace, charm and unrivalled impact to any garden.
- A slow grower and ultimately reaching just a few metres tall, ‘Water Lily’ makes the perfect addition to any small or medium-sized garden. What’s more, it’s easy to grow, fully hardy (H6) and requires little to no pruning. Result.
- Native to Japan, plant ‘Water Lily’ alongside maples, rhododendrons and peonies to give your garden more of a Japanese feel.
- Plant your magnolia in a sheltered position that receives either full sun (at least six hours of direct sunlight per day) or partial shade. It prefers slightly acidic soil but don’t worry too much if it tends a little towards the alkaline or chalky.
