Magnolia denudata Sunrise

The Magnolia denudata 'Sunrise' is a deciduous shrub more than a tree due to its modest size that does not exceed 2 meters in height. This new cultivar of Chinese origin is unique for its original flowering: its calyx-shaped flowers display an elegant creamy white and are triangular at the base of fuchsia. A fine line of the same colour rises to the top of the petals. Very graceful, this ornamental shrub with a compact habit can be grown in a pot.

This Magnolia, belonging to the magnolia family, is a recent Chinese cultivar, quite close to Magnolia 'Green Diamond'. With a compact and more rounded habit than the species type, it is rather modest in size for a Magnolia as it measures 2 to 3 meters in height at maturity. However, like all Magnolias, it is unique for its flowering that occurs before the foliage in April-May. Its tulip-shaped flowers are beautifully striped with a triangular cut that ranges from fuchsia to lilac.

With its origins from China, this Magnolia is perfectly hardy as it can withstand temperatures around -15°C. An ornamental shrub par excellence, it will work wonders in a small-sized garden, planted in the ground amidst a lawn where its remarkable flowering is most effective. It can also be associated with a massif of heathland shrubs (Rhododendrons, Camellias, Hydrangeas, Nandinas, Peonies...) for a garden with a Japanese look. Beautiful flowering hedges can also be created along pathways, alternating this Magnolia with other cultivars (Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia denudata...).