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Magnolia ‘Susan’ 200/225cm Specimen Sized – Mature Feature Magnolia with Striking Purple-Red Blooms

Magnolia ‘Susan’ is a standout deciduous magnolia, cherished for its abundant, tulip-shaped flowers in rich purple-red tones. Supplied here as a specimen-sized tree at 200/225cm tall, it offers immediate landscape presence and maturity, perfect for transforming gardens with seasonal drama.

Seasonal Beauty & Colour

Spring: Elegant, fragrant flowers unfurl on bare branches, glowing deep purple-red outside and softer within.
Summer: Lush mid-green leaves form a neat canopy, offering shade and structure.
Autumn: Foliage turns warm golden before falling.
Winter: Bare branches create an architectural silhouette.

Structure & Growth

• Height & Spread: Typically 2.5 – 4m tall with a similar spread at maturity.

• Foliage: Glossy mid-green leaves, ovate and fresh in appearance.

• Habit: Upright, bushy, and compact compared to larger magnolia varieties – excellent for smaller spaces.

Perfect For

• A ready-grown focal point with immediate garden impact
• Adding spring drama with vivid, long-lasting blooms
• Courtyards, lawns, or mixed borders needing vertical structure

Planting & Care

• Position: Best in full sun or partial shade, sheltered from harsh winds.

• Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained; prefers neutral to slightly acidic soils.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

• Maintenance: Minimal pruning required; remove only damaged or crossing branches after flowering.

Why Choose a Magnolia ‘Susan’ Specimen?

• Mature size for instant impact in the garden
• Compact habit, perfect for urban or smaller gardens
• Long-lasting, fragrant purple-red blooms
• Reliable, hardy, and low-maintenance

Companion Planting Ideas

• Underplant with hellebores, snowdrops, or narcissus for layered early-season interest.

• Combine with azaleas, camellias, or rhododendrons for a bold, acid-loving planting scheme.

• Use alongside ornamental grasses or low evergreen shrubs for year-round texture.

Magnolia ‘Susan’ 200/225cm Specimen Sized is the perfect choice for those seeking a mature magnolia with exceptional flowers and compact form, bringing both immediate and enduring elegance to any garden.

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Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.