Magnolia Pink Pyramid was bred in New Zealand by Vance Hooper of Magnolia Grove. It is a hybrid of Magnolia Aurora (Starwars x sargentiana var robusta) and Genie as a pollen parent. This cross was accomplished in 2007 and first flowered at three years with 20 flower buds in 2011 on a plant that was about shoulder height.
Aurora was chosen as a parent because of its bright colour and hardiness, as well as the upright habit. Pink Pyramid inherited the latter, and in addition is a very compact plant with bright coloured flowers. These eye-catching blooms start off a bright reddish purple and blush out to a bright pink as the weather warms up. The perfect cocktail of summer colour.
Perhaps the most outstanding feature of Magnolia Pink Pyramid is the summer flowering, which is probably one of the heaviest of any of Magnolia Grove’s hybrids. The bright, reddish pink flowers are highlighted against the medium green foliage. It generally flowers from around the longest day for about four to six weeks.
10-12' tall x 5-6'' wide
Part shade to mostly sun
Zones 5-9