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Magnolia Susan 175/200cm Specimen Sized

Magnolia Susan 175/200cm Specimen Sized

Magnolia 'Susan'
Magnolia Susan with deep reddish-purple buds opening in spring to fragrant, cupped flowers reddish purple outside, pink within. Huge specimen sized shrub height 175/200cm will add an instant impact to any garden
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Magnolia 'Susan'
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Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H6 (-20 to -15°C)
Mature size
2.5-4m tall × 2.5-4m wide
Foliage
Deciduous
Flowers
Red, Bi-coloured
Flowering
Spring
Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Moderate
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About Magnolia Susan 175/200cm Specimen Sized

Magnolia ‘Susan’ 175/200cm 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 175/200cm 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’ 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.

Plants well with

Our growers' picks to plant alongside Magnolia Susan 175/200cm Specimen Sized for a fuller, longer-lasting display.