Gardeners Dream Purple/Pink Magnolia 'Ricki'

Gardeners Dream

This eyecatching deciduous Magnolia hybrid is a cross between Liliiflora Nigra and Magnolia Stellata, bred to flower in April through May to avoid the early spring frosts that can damage its delicate new growths. A prize winner, this variety has been recognised by the RHS for its many qualities: resilience, attractive appearance, reliability and excellent performance, earning it the Award of Garden Merit. ‘Ricki’ showcases a gorgeous display of purple-pink buds, opening up to distinctive rose pink cup-shaped blooms that will be a fantastic focal point of a garden, or part of a standalone feature plant. As its flowers begin to fade, the ovate foliage will remain for a splash of green, before turning shades of yellow in autumn and shedding as winter approaches. Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.