How to Plant and Grow Magnolia x soulangeana - Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree or Chinese Magnolia

Magnolia x soulangeana, along with its many gorgeous hybrids, is arguably the first full-blown, outstanding horticultural display of the spring. With its massive blooms opening up and unobscured by leafless stems it is no wonder that this superstar of a plant is so popular here in the UK. So to find out how to plant and grow Magnolia X Soulangeana otherwise known as the Saucer Magnolia, Tulip Tree or Chinese Magnolia check out English horticulturist Simon top tips in this video

[@rebeccajones6362]

Thank you!

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

You are very welcome Rebecca. Simon

[@cindiblazer8621]

Beautiful tree

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Thank you Cindi, they are planted everywhere around here. Absolutely gorgeous. Simon

[@rebeccajones6362]

Is this a plant that might take well to a large pot... to limit its size in a smaller yard... like a lemon tree?

[@walkingtalkinggardeners]

Hi Rebecca. Yes you can but it would be down to you to make sure it receives adequate water and fertiliser otherwise it can lose its ornamental value. Simon