MAGNOLIA grandiflora Kay Parris

MAGNOLIA à grandes fleurs

Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris is a modern cultivar of Southern Magnolia, valued for its compact growth habit, glossy foliage with coppery undersides, and large creamy-white, fragrant blooms from summer into early autumn. With moderate growth and year-round visual interest, it’s a premium choice for small gardens, terraces, or refined landscape designs.

Approx. 4 m (H) × 2–3 m (W) at maturity Compact evergreen tree or shrub, freely branching, can be multi-stemmed

Evergreen, leathery, oblong to elliptic leaves with undulated margins Glossy dark green above, velvety rusty-brown beneath

Full sun to partial shade

Mainly June to September Creamy white

Tolerates –10 to –15 °C depending on provenance °C

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Characteristics of Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris

Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris is an evergreen ornamental tree with a naturally compact, upright, and freely branching habit. Its large, leathery leaves are glossy dark green above and distinctly coppery beneath, providing a strong year-round visual presence. It blooms prolifically in summer through early autumn with solitary, cup-shaped creamy white flowers that are strongly fragrant. While the blooms are slightly smaller than those of traditional Southern Magnolias, they are more numerous and longer lasting. This cultivar offers a refined combination of evergreen structure, seasonal fragrance, and decorative appeal.

How to use Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris ?

Thanks to its moderate size and compact growth, Kay Parris is ideal for small gardens, container cultivation on large terraces, or as a structural feature in planting schemes. It serves well as a specimen tree, vertical accent, or as a backdrop in mixed borders. The evergreen foliage and ornamental flowers also make it suitable for screening or informal hedges (with adequate spacing). Its architectural form suits both traditional and contemporary gardens, while the summer fragrance adds an olfactory dimension to landscape compositions.

Best practices for cultivating Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris ?

Plant in fertile, deep, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil—ideally loamy or clay-loam with organic matter. Avoid alkaline or excessively dry conditions. Choose a sunny to lightly shaded location, sheltered from strong winds. Water regularly during the establishment phase and during prolonged droughts. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring. Pruning is not essential but can be done after flowering to maintain structure or limit size. In colder regions, mulching and winter protection during the first few years can enhance survival and promote healthy growth.