Magnolia 'Purple Magic'

Common Name:
Magnolia 'Purple Magic'

Description:
Magnolia 'Purple Magic' is a captivating deciduous magnolia cultivar featuring deep purple, tulip-shaped flowers that bloom in early to mid-spring. The blooms appear on bare branches, creating a striking display of rich colour against the stark beauty of the tree’s branching structure. Each flower has a velvety texture and a dramatic intensity that sets it apart from more common magnolia varieties. After flowering, the tree produces lush, green foliage that provides a handsome backdrop through the growing season, turning golden in autumn. This compact, upright tree is ideal for smaller gardens, feature planting, or as a stunning specimen near entrances or patios. It thrives in Melbourne's climate, preferring a sunny to partly shaded spot with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Form:
Tree – Small
Tree – Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 3–4 m
Width: 2–3 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Early Spring
Flowers in Mid Spring

Flower Colour:
Deep Purple

Key Attributes:
Spectacular Flower Display
Scented Flowers (mild)
Deciduous
Cold Hardy
Compact Form
Suitable for Feature Planting
Low Maintenance
Perennial

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:
Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’
Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’
Liriope muscari
Helleborus x hybridus
Acer palmatum