The late August Kehr of Hendersonville, NC considered this his finest magnolia hybrid, and we wholeheartedly agree. Upright in form, the blooms are delightfully fragrant. It has two significant attributes. First, it blooms approximately six weeks later than M. × soulangeana, so the flowers seldom freeze. Second, the rich pink flowers have a crisp, translucent character that makes a dramatic contrast to the duller pink blooms of M. × soulangeana selections. These plants are quite a prize.
