Magnolia campbellii subsp. mollicomata, April in flower North Yorkshire England UK

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Magnolia campbellii subsp mollicomata was discovered by George Forrest in 1904 amongst the drifting snows of the Mekong valley in Yunnan south west China Magnolia campbellii takes up to 30 years to flower from seed and about 15 years for grafted or budded plants The flowers up to 30cm 12in across are borne in late spring on leafless branches The petals pink to rose purple form cup and saucer shape with the outer row remaining horizontal while the inner row form a bulbous dome The flowers are followed by long bright red fruits in early autumn

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Location: Garden North Yorkshire England UK Europe
Photo credit: © Krystyna Szulecka / Alamy / Afripics
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