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Magnolia hybrid 'Butterflies'

Butterflies Magnolia


Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Deep, canary yellow, cup-like flowers, 3-5" in diameter
  • Profuse flowers, lemon fragrance
  • Large, broad tree
  • Spectacular specimen plant!
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Garden
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Spring
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers organically rich, neutral to slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Mulching is beneficial. Plant in a location sheltered from strong wind and southern exposures. Little pruning may be necessary but pruning can be done right after flowering and dead or damaged branches can be removed. Plants have a fleshy root system and should be left undisturbed after planting. Fertilize in spring with a slow-release fertilizer.


Height: 15-20 ft
Spread: 10-15 ft
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 4-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Specimen
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Spring Bloomer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Magnolia

Common Name: Magnolia

Large, narrow-pyramidal habit, deciduous tree or large shrub with large, ovate or elliptic green leaves. Fragrant, white, pink, purple or yellow flowers with up to 12 showy petal-like tepals bloom in spring. Great as a specimen, an accent plant or small shade tree.