Rustica Rubra saucer magnolia
Magnolia soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size20 to 25 feet tall10 to 25 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Bright pink, white
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
Garden uses
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'Rustica Rubra' saucer magnolia (Magnolia soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra') is a tree for borders, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Its fragrant flowers are bright pink outside with a white interior. They open from early to late spring and draw bees and birds. It needs little care once settled.
Pairs well with Korean spice viburnum, Bridal wreath spiraea, Japanese forest grass, and Coral Sunset peony.