Magnolia 'Olav Kalleberg'
Made by Michael Gottschalk. Cross M. 'Black Tulip' x M. liliiflora 'Holland Red'. 2,5 m after 10 years. Floriferous. Glossy foliage. Excellent quality.Flowers similar to that of M. 'B. T.', but fragrance like that of M. liliiflora. 12 tepals. Hardier than both parents. Flower buds are formed in August/September. Blooms in May with additional flowers with darker colour during the summer. Flower colour will probably be darker in hotter climate. Tests must be done