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Magnolia 'MGSTA2009' STARBURST®

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A small deciduous tree with a naturally columnar to pyramidal habit. This magnolia produces many very visible double flowers in spring, magenta red on the outside, intensely flushed with bright pink on the inside. Well-suited to small gardens and large containers, it can be grown in sun or partial shade, in any rich, moist, well-drained soil. This variety is hardy down to −15/−20 °C.
Flower size
17 cm
Height at maturity
4 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Magnolia ‘Starburst’ (‘MGSTA2009’) is a deciduous magnolia with double flowers, all splashed with magenta pink, spectacular in spring. With a distinctly columnar habit, it easily finds its place near a patio, in a small garden, or in a large container. Grafted onto Magnolia kobus, this variety shows good hardiness and flowers at a younger age. The shrub is also more tolerant of soil conditions, as long as it is well-drained and remains moist.

‘Starburst’ belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. Bred by New Zealand breeder Vance Hooper, it results from a cross-breeding between Magnolia cylindrica and M. ‘Genie’.
The habit of this cultivar is naturally columnar to pyramidal, with regular ascending branching; its growth is moderate. In open ground, it reaches on average 4m in height and 2m in spread at 10 years old. Eventually, expect  6 to 8m in height and 3-4m in spread. In a large container, its dimensions remain more modest. The root system is fleshy, rather shallow, and sensitive to soil disturbance. 
Flowering occurs in April-May. The flowers, with 9 or 10 petals, initially upright and tulip-shaped, open into starry goblets and measure 15 to 20 cm in diameter. The inner surface of the tepals is intensely and finely dotted with magenta pink, while the reverse appears darker, carmine to burgundy. Foliage is deciduous: the ovate to obovate, 10–15 cm long, medium green leaves appear after flowering. 
Hardiness: down to -15/ -20 °C in suitable soil and a sheltered position; late frosts may damage the buds. 

Place Magnolia ‘Starburst’ at the edge of the lawn, sheltered by a hedge, near the entrance or patio. Create behind it a small, light woodland scene with, for example, box-elder maples (Acer negundo), autumn camellias and Japanese anemones . In summer, Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’  and ‘Great Star Le Vasterival’ with their large cloud-like inflorescences can take over. Plant Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa)  or Liriope as ground cover. 

Grafting and rootstock. Magnolia varieties are usually grafted onto Magnolia kobus. This rootstock has no dwarfing effect; it provides vigour, stability of the root system, and improves tolerance to neutral to slightly alkaline soils. The scion, taken from a mature plant, flowers quickly and shows uniform growth. When planting, keep the graft union above soil level and remove any offshoots that grow below the graft.

The name ‘Starburst’ describes the starry shape of the flower's centre, where darker inner tepals stand out against paler outer petals.

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Magnolias: planting, pruning and care
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Magnolias: planting, pruning and care
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Magnolia Starburst (Flowering) Flowering
Magnolia Starburst (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit upright
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 17 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Magnolia

Cultivar

'MGSTA2009' STARBURST®

Family

Magnoliaceae

Botanical synonyms

Magnolia 'MGSTA2009', Magnolia STARBURST®, Magnolia ‘Starburst’ PBR

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference250532

Planting and care

Magnolia 'Starbust' needs a few hours of direct sunlight; grow it in full sun or partial shade, but not in full shade. Plant it sheltered from cold winds in moist, rich, deep, well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. This grafted plant will adapt to slightly chalky soils if they are enriched with humus and well-drained, but not too dry in summer. Mulch the Magnolia to prevent it from freezing during severe spring frosts, especially young plants. Water it during drought. When it grows larger, rainfall will suffice.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Free-standing, Small gardens, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil well-drained, rich in humus

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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