Magnolia 'Susan' New for 2009

Description

This selection is notable for the fragrant fuchsia-pink goblet-shaped flowers, each with 6 slightly twisted tepals. The blooms appear just before the leaves, then linger awhile to keep them fragrant company. 'Susan' is one of the Little Girl series of hybrid magnolias (M. liliiflora 'Nigra' x M. stellata rosea) developed at the National Arboretum for compactness and later bloom. Blooms 2-4 weeks later than M. stellata.