Betty Magnolia — Magnolia 'Betty'

Betty Magnolia (Magnolia 'Betty') is a small hybrid flowering tree with large, fragrant, goblet-shaped pink to red-purple blooms. Flowers appear in spring before the foliage unfurls, creating a colorful focal point.

Betty blooms later than many other magnolias, but late spring frosts can still damage flowers. Grow in full sun to part sun.

Growing details

• Plant type: Small flowering tree
• Parentage: M. liliiflora 'Nigra' × M. stellata 'Rosea'
• Mature height: 10–15 feet
• Mature spread: 8–12 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 10 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Flowers: Large, fragrant, goblet-shaped pink to red-purple blooms
• Bloom season: Spring

Care and garden use

Water regularly during the first year to help the plant establish. Protect from late spring frosts and allow room for its mature size.

Use as a specimen or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, or informal hedges. Companion options include Gibraltar azalea, oakleaf hydrangea, and gardenia where growing conditions suit each plant.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.