Magnolia loeb. Leonard Messel 7.5 Litre Pot

Magnolia loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’ – Graceful Star Magnolia with Pink-White Spring Blossoms

Magnolia ‘Leonard Messel’ is a charming, deciduous magnolia prized for its early spring display of star-shaped flowers. Supplied in a 7.5 litre pot, this variety offers beauty, elegance, and compact growth, making it perfect for smaller gardens.

Seasonal Beauty & Colour

• Spring: Masses of star-shaped flowers with pale pink petals, darker on the reverse, open before the leaves, filling gardens with colour and fragrance.
  
• Summer: Mid-green foliage provides a fresh, leafy backdrop.
  
• Autumn: Leaves turn golden before falling, extending seasonal appeal.
  
• Winter: Bare branches give a structural, sculptural silhouette.

Structure & Growth

• Height & Spread: Reaches around 4 - 8m tall and wide at maturity.

• Foliage: Medium-green, oval leaves offering simple contrast to spring flowers.

• Habit: Compact, rounded growth ideal for smaller spaces.

Perfect For

• Bringing spring colour and fragrance to borders or lawns
• Small gardens or courtyards needing a manageable feature tree
• Container planting for patios or terraces
• Seasonal focal point paired with later-flowering shrubs

Planting & Care

• Position: Full sun to partial shade, sheltered from strong winds.

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

• Maintenance: Requires little pruning – only light shaping after flowering if needed.

Why Choose ‘Leonard Messel’?

• Stunning star-shaped blooms in shades of pink and white
• Compact, well-shaped habit suited to smaller gardens
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to grow
• A spring showpiece that pairs beautifully with later-flowering plants

Companion Planting Ideas

• Pair with rhododendrons or camellias for an extended spring display.

• Underplant with hellebores, pulmonarias, or spring bulbs for layered seasonal interest.

• Combine with Japanese maples for a soft, woodland-inspired scheme.

Magnolia loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’ (7.5 Litre Pot) is a graceful, manageable magnolia with starry, pink-white spring blooms – an enchanting choice for compact gardens and stylish planting schemes.

Magnolia loeb. Leonard Messel 7.5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Pink Deciduous

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.