Magnolia x soulangeana 'Vulcan'

Common Name: Magnolia ‘Vulcan’

Description:
Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Vulcan’ is a spectacular deciduous magnolia, renowned for its rich, ruby-red, tulip-shaped flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. The large, velvety blooms appear on bare branches, creating a stunning display before the lush green foliage emerges. This variety is prized for its intense colour, making it one of the deepest red magnolias available. With a compact, upright growth habit, ‘Vulcan’ is an excellent choice for feature planting, small gardens, or as part of a mixed border. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and a sunny to partially shaded position. It is frost-tolerant and requires minimal pruning, apart from shaping after flowering if necessary.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 4-5m
• Width: 3-4m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower Colour:

• Deep Ruby-Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Feature Planting
• Scented Flowers
• Perennial
• Deciduous
• Frost Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Camellias (Camellia spp.)
• Azaleas (Azalea spp.)
• Rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp.)
• Hellebores (Helleborus spp.)
• Ferns (various species)

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Vulcan'