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By Beattie
25 Oct, 2010
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Taken in the gardens of Clarence House.
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:-) Thanks Fractal! I want one - I don't suppose it would tolerate salty winds, would it?
26 Oct, 2010
I seem to recall seeing one in a coastal spot somewhere that looked fine.
Here a picture I took of one at Cliveden House.
http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/182800-magnolia-grandiflora/member/fractal
26 Oct, 2010
I think it's made it onto my wishlist for the glade that I should get round to in about 5 years or so....
26 Oct, 2010
It is a spectacular species. I saw some lovely specimens in Italy. 'Exmouth' and 'Victoria' are probably the most commonly available named forms of it but as I mention in my photo post, I'll try and find the name of the supposedly hardier, slightly more compact clone.
26 Oct, 2010
Our local "really comprehensive" and well-known nursery has 11 varieties of M. grandiflora listed! 8-)
They all say "Bull Bay" after the name of the variety. Is this where the variety originated? Whoops, just done some more googling - it's an alternative name I think.
26 Oct, 2010
Yes, in its homeland it is called the Bull Bay :-)
26 Oct, 2010
...and that smaller form is not the hardiest!
'Gallissonniere' and 'Victoria' appear to be the hardiest forms.
26 Oct, 2010
Magnolia grandiflora! :-)
25 Oct, 2010