New hybrid -Very late and long blooming habit. Frost-hardy buds open to large, exquisitely shaped, bright pink blooms with a lemony fragrance, providing a show for up to six weeks in spring, nearly four weeks after other varieties. Deep green late spring and summer foliage. Botanical Name- Magnolia x ‘Rose Marie’ Pronunciation- mag-NO-lee-uh ex Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 8 ft Mature Height- 12 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, peat moss enriched soil Current Size- 5 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Wichita Blue Rocky Mountain Juniper – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C26 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly after flowering if needed; keep soil evenly moist and mulch to conserve water. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering for spring-blooming varieties or late winter for others to maintain shape. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. In clay, add compost to help with aeration. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
