Bred and selected by Kosar in US National Arboretum in 1956, "Susan" is one of the so-called "Eight Little Girls" (probably the best one of them). Erect red-purple flowers 8-15cm in diameter, six slightly clawed tepals. Easy to grow, compact and floriferous, suitable for small gardens.
Parentage: Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' x Magnolia stellata 'Rosea'
Habit: compact globular bush
Height: 2-3m, up to 4-5m in mild maritime climates.
Hardiness: USDA zone 5b.
Flowering time: April - May, sporadic flowers in July - August.
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