Galaxy Magnolia (Magnolia 'Galaxy') | Late-Blooming Rosy-Purple Flowers

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Galaxyl Magnolia

Magnolia 'Galaxy'

A late-blooming magnolia with large, cup-shaped rosy-purple flowers and an attractive pyramidal form, reliable in cooler climates.

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Description

Magnolia 'Galaxy' is a stunning, small deciduous tree prized for its large, cup-shaped, rosy-purple flowers and attractive pyramidal form. A hybrid of Magnolia liliiflora and Magnolia sprengeri 'Diva', this vigorous, late-blooming tree produces abundant, lightly fragrant, 6-8 inch wide flowers in late spring, after the danger of frost has passed, making it more reliable in cooler climates . The blooms emerge from deep purple-red buds and open to a rich, rosy-purple on the outside with a soft, light pink interior, creating a striking, two-toned, tulip-like effect . The broad, medium-green leaves follow the flowers, remaining attractive through summer. Seedy, cone-like fruits appear in late summer, attracting birds. With its strong, upright, pyramidal habit, exceptional cold hardiness, and reliable late bloom, it is an outstanding choice for a specimen tree in medium to large gardens, along streets, or as an accent in foundation plantings.

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Mature height: 30-35 ft
Mature spread: 15-20 ft
Light: Full sun

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Foliage & Flowers: Broad, medium-green leaves; large (6-8 inches), cup-shaped, lightly fragrant flowers in late spring (after leaves), with rich rosy-purple petals outside and soft light pink inside.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-9; Sunset 3B-9, 14-21
Core Benefits: Large, cup-shaped rosy-purple flowers, late spring bloom (frost-safe), attractive pyramidal form, cold hardy.
Best Uses: Specimen tree, street tree, medium to large gardens, foundation plantings, accent plantings.

Faqs

Q: How large does Galaxy Magnolia get?
A: It is a medium-sized tree, typically reaching 30-35 feet in height and 15-20 feet in spread at maturity, with a strong, upright, pyramidal form.

Q: When does it bloom?
A: It blooms in late spring (typically May), after the leaves have begun to emerge, which helps protect the flowers from late frost damage.

Q: Are the flowers fragrant?
A: Yes, the large, cup-shaped flowers are lightly fragrant, adding a delicate sensory element to the late spring garden.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: It performs best in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) for the most abundant flowers and compact growth.

Q: Is it cold hardy?
A: Yes, it is reliably hardy in USDA zones 5-9, tolerating cold winters well. Its late bloom habit makes it more reliable in cooler climates where spring frosts are common.

Q: Does it attract birds?
A: Yes, the seedy, cone-like fruits that appear in late summer are attractive to birds.

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