Magnolia 'Susan' standard — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Which magnolia should you choose when spring frosts come late? 'Susan', selected for its late flowering, whereas a March-flowering magnolia loses its flowers every other year.
Can a magnolia be pruned? Very little, and only after flowering, as the buds form the previous summer and the tree heals poorly.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
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The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌷 Large pink-purple tulip-shaped flowers • 🌸 Late flowering that escapes frosts • 🌿 Delicate fragrance • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage
Magnolia 'Susan' bears large, upright tulip-shaped flowers, pink-purple on the outside and lighter inside, with a delicate fragrance. A hybrid from the American series known as the Little Girls, it ranks among the most reliable patio shrubs in spring.
Its distinctive feature is the timing of its flowering: 'Susan' opens in April-May, two to six weeks after early-flowering magnolias. This delay was deliberately achieved by breeders so the flowers would escape late frosts, which ruin the flowering of March varieties every year.
Which standard magnolia should you choose?
Two cultivars trained as standards, with very different flowering:
- Magnolia 'Susan' (this plant) — large tulip-shaped, pink-purple flowers, flowering in April-May. The latest flowering, escaping frosts.
- Magnolia stellata — star-shaped white flowers from March, before the leaves (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The earliest and brightest flowering.
Light & location
The 'Susan' flowers abundantly in sun or partial shade. Its late flowering avoids most of the risk of frost, allowing it to be placed where early-flowering magnolias cannot.
- Exposure: sun to partial shade — 4 hours of direct sun are enough for beautiful flowering.
- Location: patio, entrance, pathway, balcony — all orientations, as its late flowering avoids the risk of morning frost.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -20 °C.
- Soil type: rich, moist and rather acidic — planting compost mixed with ericaceous soil, never chalky.
A magnolia planted in chalky soil gradually yellows between the veins: this is chlorosis, which can only be prevented with an acidic substrate.
Watering & care
Magnolias have shallow, fleshy roots that are equally sensitive to drought and waterlogging. A moist but well-draining substrate is the right combination, and the foliage always signals a problem before it worsens.
- Watering: regular — the substrate should stay moist from April to September without ever becoming waterlogged.
- Water: preferably lime-free — hard water gradually makes the substrate alkaline.
- Mulching: recommended — a layer of bark keeps the soil cool and protects the shallow roots.
- Pruning: very light and only after flowering — magnolias heal poorly and dislike being pruned.
- Suckers: remove shoots that appear along the trunk; they ruin the standard form.
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for ericaceous plants, once at the beginning of spring.
The large, fuzzy buds visible all winter are the future flowers: they form the previous summer, which explains why autumn pruning eliminates the entire bloom.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
The tulip-shaped upright flowers are visible from a distance on a terrace, and their rich purplish-pink color holds its own against colorful furniture, where white would be absorbed.
- To extend the flowering period, pair it with Magnolia stellata — stellata flowers in March, and 'Susan' takes over in April–May.
- To fill the winter gap, place a standard bay laurel beside it — its evergreen foliage fills the space from November to March, when the magnolia is bare.
- For foliage contrast, add an Eucalyptus 'Azura' — the eucalyptus's blue-gray foliage highlights the purplish-pink flowers.
- To enhance the pot, a container made of terracotta or natural fiber keeps the substrate cooler than a black pot exposed to the sun.
The flowers open gradually over three to four weeks, extending the display much longer than simultaneous flowering.
Verdeia tips
- Choose it if your springs are unpredictable: 'Susan' was selected to flower late, after the frost period. Where a March-flowering magnolia loses its flowers every other year, this one flowers every spring.
- Never prune in autumn or winter: flower buds form from the previous summer. Pruning after September removes all the following year's flowers.
- Mulch the base and never water with hard water: magnolia roots are shallow and the species dislikes lime. Bark mulch and soft water alone solve most container-growing problems.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Magnolia 'Susan'
- Common name: Magnolia Susan
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Origin: horticultural hybrid, parent species originating from East Asia
- Delivery dimensions: H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Growth habit: trained as a standard, with a clear trunk and rounded crown
- Mature height: 2 to 3 meters in a pot
- Exposure: sun to partial shade
- Watering: regular, keeping the substrate moist during the growing season
- Soil type: rich, moist and acidic, never chalky
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C
- Growth: slow, pruning not recommended
- Foliage: deciduous, deep green oval leaves, falling in November
- Flowering: April to May, large pink-purple flowers in an upright tulip shape, slightly fragrant
- Care: easy
- Toxicity: 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children
- Decorative style: Romantic / Classic / Natural
Each plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density, and number of flower buds naturally vary according to the age of the plant.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.