Color:

Magnolia

Magnolia × soulangeana

Tree

Popular

Large, sculptural blooms with thick waxy petals. Sweet fragrance. Ancient flower predating bees. Symbol of southern charm. Dramatic size and elegant form. Short vase life but spectacular.

Bloom Season

Spring

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 3 to 5 days

when properly cared for

Cut branches when buds are showing color

Smash woody stem ends for better water uptake

Use lukewarm water and mist flowers

Display briefly - magnolias dont last long as cut flowers

Cut when buds just opening

Woody stems - split ends

Mist blooms

Keep cool

Fragrance Profile

Moderate

Sweet, lemony, fresh fragrance with complex citrus notes

Fun Facts

Magnolias are among the most ancient flowering plants - fossils date back 95 million years

They evolved before bees existed, so are pollinated by beetles

State flower of Louisiana and Mississippi

The flowers are so ancient they have no true petals - they have tepals

Origin & History

Native to Asia and the Americas

Magnolias are truly ancient, evolving over 95 million years ago before bees existed. They are found in both Asia and the Americas, suggesting they originated when these continents were connected. Named after French botanist Pierre Magnol, they became icons of the American South and symbols of beauty and dignity.