FirstEditions Centennial Blush Magnolia
Magnolia × loebneri 'Centennial Blush'
mag-NO-lee-uh LEEB-ner-eye
Trees: Flowering Tree
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Half-Hardy: 32°
Pink buds open to incredibly full and wonderfully fragrant pale pink flowers in spring. Centennial Blush™ is a prolific bloomer with flower buds formed at almost every node yielding a fantastic floral display of delicate pink covering the entire plant.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Rounded
Height
6–10 ft
Spread
10–20 ft
Form
Cup
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Slow Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division