Magnolia Athene

Common Name:
Athene Magnolia

Description:
Magnolia ‘Athene’ is a stunning deciduous magnolia hybrid, renowned for its large, creamy white flowers with a subtle blush of pink at the base. Blooming in early to mid-spring before the foliage emerges, its goblet-shaped blooms create an elegant and striking display. The flowers are lightly fragrant and can reach up to 20cm in diameter, making them a standout feature in any garden. This medium-sized tree has a graceful, upright form with lush green summer foliage that turns golden in autumn. Athene thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soils and prefers full sun to part shade, making it ideal for Melbourne gardens. It is frost-tolerant and low-maintenance, perfect as a specimen tree for seasonal interest.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6m
• Width: 3–4m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White with a Soft Pink Base

Key Attributes:

• Deciduous
• Architectural / Feature tree
• Seasonal Interest with Flowers and Autumn Foliage
• Suitable for Medium Gardens
• Frost Tolerant
• Lightly Fragrant
• Attracts Pollinators

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) for contrasting seasonal colour
• Camellia sasanqua for complementary flowering in autumn and winter
• Hosta for shade-loving underplanting
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grass) for soft textural contrast