Re: Magnolia grandiflora fragrance



 Wed, 9 Apr 2003 15:00:31 -0400
From: "nmmueller" <nmmueller@adelphia.net>

We want to plant one of the magnolia grandiflora cultivars that will bloom
at an earlier age, but that smells like a traditional magnolia.  At our
former residence we planted a "Little Gem" which bloomed as promised, but
disappointed us with its fragrance.  It smelled too much like a lemon and
not enough like a magnolia.  Does anyone have any recommendations?  Thank
you.

Nancy Mueller Townley
Fallbrook, CA
Sunset Zone 23




Nancy -



I am curious what your consider a "traditional magnolia"? I've personally
always loved Magnolia grandiflora for it lemony fragrance. There are so
many different species of Magnolia - what fragrant species is your
"traditional"? And can you describe the smell?



Regards,

Seán O.



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