- The flowering times of the most important magnolia species
- Summer flowering magnolias are less sensitive to frost
- tips and tricks
The main blooming season for the impressive magnolias is in the months of April and May, with some varieties that bloom very early opening their flowers as early as March. Other magnolias, on the other hand, only develop their splendor in summer. In our overview you will find the flowering times of the most popular magnolias.
The flowering times of the most important magnolia species
In spring, the mostly white, pink or purple, large flowers of the magnolia can be seen from afar. The magnolia family - originally native to Asia and the North American continent - includes around 230 different species, which differ greatly in terms of their growth height, flower shape and flowering time. The profuse flowering usually lasts about 14 days, with some trees flowering a second time at a later date.
| magnolia species | Latin name | height | flower color | heyday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen magnolia | Magnolia grandiflora | up to 25 meters | White | May to August |
| Tulip Magnolia | Magnolia soulangiana | up to five meters | white, pink or purple | April |
| star magnolia | Magnolia stellata | up to three meters | White | March |
| Summer Magnolia | Magnolia sieboldii | up to 7 meters | White | June to July |
| cucumber magnolia | Magnolia acuminata | up to 20 meters | yellow | May to June |
| Purple Magnolia | Magnolia liliiflora | up to three meters | purple | May |
| umbrella magnolia | Magnolia tripetala | up to 10 meters | White | April to May |
| Kobushi magnolia | Magnolia kobus | up to 24 meters | White | March to April |
| Large-leaved Magnolia | Magnolia macrophylla | up to 15 meters | White | May to June |
Summer flowering magnolias are less sensitive to frost
The advantage of late-blooming magnolia varieties is their lower sensitivity to spring frosts. These late frosts are the nightmare of every proud magnolia owner, as they often bring the wonderful blossoms to an abrupt end overnight. The result is frozen, brown leaves and flowers. With a summer magnolia, this mishap will not happen to you.
tips and tricks
Don't despair if your magnolia planted in the fall does not want to bloom yet. Only a few specimens flower in the first two years. Some varieties even need up to 10 years to flower.