Magnolia 'Ricki'

An upright, deciduous shrub to 4m high, with light green, oval leaves that turn yellow, bronze and red in the autumn. Purple-pink buds appear in spring, slightly before the foliage, and slightly later than other cultivars, which can be an advantage if there are late frosts. Buds open to upright, goblet-shaped flowers, deep pink at the base with a pale pink interior.