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Magnolia x Ricki

Ricki Magnolia

Typically the reddish-purple blooms with paler interior tones appear shortly before the foliage heralding the arrival of spring.

  • »  Large fragrant cup-shaped reddish-purple buds open to red-purple blooms
  • »  Dark green leaves turn to yellow, then bronze, in the fall
  • »  Strong upright habit
  • »  Bloom Time: April to May

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:4-5 m
  • Spread:175-200 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green
Additional Information about Magnolia x 'Ricki'

Part of the "Little Girl" Series of hybrid magnolias developed in the 1950's. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Magnolia x 'Ricki'

Magnolia grow best in a moist, organically rich, well-drained loam, in full sun to partial shade. Avoid southern exposures where the buds may be induced to open too early in late winter.