Magnolia stellata ‘Centennial Blush’
$329.99
Magnolia stellata Centennial Blush forms a compact upright shrub with fragrant double pink flowers, green summer foliage, and yellow-bronze fall color.
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Description
Magnolia stellata Centennial Blush develops as a dense, upright oval shrub with a naturally compact outline. Its branching structure remains visible in winter, then becomes clothed in medium green foliage through summer.
Pink buds crowd nearly every node before opening in March and April. Each fragrant flower carries dozens of narrow pale pink tepals, producing an exceptionally full star-like display before the leaves unfold.
Yellow and bronze fall tones extend the seasonal display. The moderate-sized crown works as a specimen, flowering screen, or focal point in smaller urban gardens, while spring flowers draw butterflies and other pollinators.
Additional information
| Height | 10 ft – 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 15 ft – 15 ft |
| Flowering months | March, April |
| Synonyms | Magnolia kobus var. stellata Centennial Blush, Magnolia stellata 'Centennial Blush' |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Oval, Round, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Butterfly Garden, Urban and courtyard gardens, Hedges and screening plants |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Structural, Hedge, Butterfly-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Centennial Blush Magnolia, Centennial Blush Star Magnolia |
| Blomidon Item No | MAGSTCB05G |
| Usps | Pink buds open into exceptionally full, fragrant pale pink flowers., Heavy bloom on an upright form suited to small urban gardens., Heavy fragrant pale-pink spring bloom. |
| Cultivation | Use a sheltered position with moist, rich, freely draining soil. Apply organic mulch without touching the stems and monitor periodically for scale. |
| Propagation | Propagate by stem cuttings. |
| Pests | Scale insects, thrips, and weevils may occur. |
| Diseases | Sooty mold may develop on honeydew from scale insects. |
| Pruning | Prune lightly after flowering to remove broken or crossing branches. |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly through establishment and during dry periods. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade on an east or west aspect. |
| Common Name | Centennial Blush Magnolia |