chinese magnolia flower
The Chinese magnolia flower is a beloved choice in New Zealand gardens, prized for its breathtaking spring blooms and elegant form. Magnolias have a long history in both Chinese and horticultural tradition, often symbolising beauty, purity, and perseverance. Their fragrant, showy flowers range from soft whites and blush pinks to deeper purples, transforming gardens into a spectacle that’s hard to resist. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, the Chinese magnolia flower brings style, structure, and year-round interest to your outdoor space.
Magnolia Heaven Scent (Magnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent)
Magnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These fragrant blooms are borne on the naked stems before the foliage emerges. It typically grows to 8 m tall and 5 m wide and can be contained with trimming. Magnolia Heaven Scent is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or used in avenue plantings.
Magnolia Kay Parris (Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris)
Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and showy, white flowers through late spring and summer. The fragrant flowers are borne amidst the glossy, dark green leaves which serve as a lovely backdrop. It grows with a rounded habit to about 4 m tall and 3 m wide and responds well to trimming. Magnolia Kay Parris makes for a lovely specimen and is commonly added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or grown as a hedge.
