Magnolia 'George Henry Kern'

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Magnolia 'George Henry Kern' is a deciduous magnolia selected for its later spring flowering and manageable size. Pink blooms open gradually after the main early magnolia season, helping to avoid damage from late frosts. The plant forms a compact outline as it matures and fits well into gardens where space is limited. It performs best in moist, free-draining soil with some shelter from wind.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Pink
Eventual Height
  • 2.5m-4
Flowering Month
  • April
  • May
  • June
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Spring flowering

How to care for Magnolia 'George Henry Kern'

Light:
Full sun to part shade; a sheltered position helps protect flowers.

Soil:
Moist but well-drained soil; neutral to acidic conditions preferred. Avoid chalky ground.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; keep soil evenly moist during dry periods.

Pruning:
Minimal pruning required; remove damaged or crossing branches after flowering if needed.

Hardiness:
Hardy in the UK; flowers appear later than many magnolias, reducing frost risk.

Feeding:
Mulch annually with organic matter in spring.

Notes

Deciduous compact shrub or small tree.

A later-flowering hybrid magnolia.

Produces pink flowers, deeper on the outside and lighter within.

Flowers open over an extended period in late spring.

Foliage develops as flowering progresses.

Suitable for smaller gardens and sheltered planting.

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