Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina'

Magnolias are flowering shrubs or trees, renowned for their magnificent large blooms in spring and summer. Deciduous and evergreen magnolias grow best in fertile, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic, in full sun.

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina' is a particularly lovely cultivar, bearing goblet-shaped flowers with two-tone petals fading from a rich, deep pink at the base to soft pink at the tips. It has an upright habit which broadens with age. Grow Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina' in a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade, in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil.