Susan magnolia
Magnolia 'Susan'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 12 feet tall8 to 12 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Fuchsia
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Susan' magnolia (Magnolia 'Susan') is a shrub for specimen planting, borders, foundation plantings, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Fuchsia, fragrant flowers open in early to late spring. They attract butterflies, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Liberty hosta, Quick Fire panicle hydrangea, and Blue fescue.