Magnolia Coral Lake

Magnolia Coral Lake is a compact deciduous magnolia with tulip-shaped pinky-orange flowers that open in late March to April to avoid lingering frosts. It’s a gorgeous specimen tree or an eye-catching addition to a mixed border.

Magnolias were one of the first flowering plants and they appear in the fossil record going back 95 million years. They used to grow across the globe, but now they are native only to the Far East and the southern United States. Plantsman Pierre Magnol discovered them for Europe in the 1700s and now there are many cultivars, but this compact magnolia is a prolific bloomer with unusual peachy flowers and a knock-out fragrance.  

Magnolia tree Coral Lake has light green glossy foliage that highlights its peach-coloured late opening flowers. The blooms are highly fragrant, tulip-shaped and a blend of pink, orange, and yellow that merge to create a delicate coral.

This is a lovely specimen tree for smaller gardens and a must for magnolia lovers because its flowers are such an unusual shade and they open late to avoid frost.

Height And Spread of Magnolia Coral Lake
Magnolia Coral Lake is a small magnolia tree that reaches a maximum height and spread of four metres.

How Hardy Is Magnolia Coral Lake
It’s hardy down to freezing temperatures in the UK if it’s grown in sheltered full sun with well-drained roots.

How To Use Magnolia Coral Lake
This is a beautiful specimen tree for a sheltered urban courtyard or a sunny wall-side border. Its tulip-shaped coral flowers are modern enough for townhouses and they suit country cottage-style borders too.
Because Magnolia Coral Lake is a small and compact magnolia it will grow in a large well-watered and fed container to brighten up a sunny balcony garden, deck, or patio.

How To Care For Magnolia Coral Lake
Magnolia Coral Lake needs shelter from cold winds. Even though it is bred to bloom later, lingering frosts may still damage its buds. Choose a sheltered spot in full sun to partial shade for the best flower display.
Magnolias prefer acidic to neutral soil and in chalky sites may become chlorotic. If you have very chalky soil, it’s best to grow this magnolia in a large well-watered container of ericaceous compost. Pruning isn’t required, but a thick layer of acid-based pine or bracken mulch in late winter to early spring will trap moisture and provide nutrients for the growing season.
Prop container-grown magnolias on feet to encourage good drainage and use a specific magnolia fertiliser when new growth begins to emerge.