Centennial Blush Magnolia

 Latin Name: Magnolia stellata Centennial Blush

 

Height:  12-18'

Spread:  10-15'

Shape:  Upright oval

Foliage:  Medium green

Fall Foliage:  Yellow to bronze

Exposure:  Full Sun

Zone:  4-9

 

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.

Well adapted to a variety of soils. Attractive medium green foliage on an interesting branching structure follows in summer turning yellow to bronze in autumn. Can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree, perfectly suited for small urban gardens. Bred by Michael Dirr of the University of Georgia.

P.J.M. Rhododendron

Latin Name: Rhododendron P.J.M. 

Max Height: 1.3 m

Max Width: 1.2 m

Flowering: 05

Zone: Zone 3b

Characteristics: Partial Shade or Full Shade, Fragrant Plants

 

Masses of lavender flowers in spring offering a spectacular show. An evergreen, with glossy green foliage, changing to a pleasing purple in fall. Needs acid, moist ,well-drained soil for best performance.

Royal Star Magnolia

Latin Name: Magnolia kobus var. stellata Royal Star 

Height: 8-10'

Spread: 8-10'

Shape: Compact, rounded

Foliage: Deep green

Fall Foliage: Yellow to bronze

Exposure: Full Sun

Zone: 4-8

 

This hardy Japanese magnolia remains among the most popular. In April its pink buds open to double white fragrant flowers of 25-30 petals, 3-4 inches in diameter. An upright and densely branched plant, it has dark green foliage that shifts to bronze in fall.