Magnolia Starburst
Magnolia Starburst
Magnolia Starburst
Magnolia Starburst
Magnolia Starburst
Magnolia 'MGSTA2009' STARBURST®
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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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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.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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