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Pink petals and brown fuzzy buds of Stellar Ruby Magnolia figo.
Elongated, pointed green leaves of Stellar Ruby Magnolia figo.
Pink petals and brown fuzzy buds of Stellar Ruby Magnolia figo.
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‘Stellar Ruby’ Magnolia

Magnolia Hybrid 'Stellar Ruby' PP29778

Pinkish to ruby blooms are the feature of this banana shrub hybrid. Banana scented flowers appear in late spring and are scattered into the summer and early fall. Full sun and shade adapted.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 9b

mature dimensions

10–15′ H x 6–8′ W (in 10–15 years without pruning; easily maintained smaller with annual or bi-annual pruning)
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b
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More About ‘Stellar Ruby’ Magnolia

Bloom/Feature

Ruby colored flowers in spring

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 5°F

Key Features

Aromatic, Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Drought Tolerance, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Longer Blooming, Reblooming, Returns Year After Year, Salt Tolerance, Upright Habit

Flowering Season

Spring

Uses

Accent, Border, Coastal, Container, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting, Woodland Garden

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

Shape in early spring before first flush

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Backfill and plant 1 –2″ above soil level

• Water and add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1 –2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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