magnolia 'Colossus'

'Colossus' forms a large, deciduous shrub or spreading, small tree. The leaves are up to 30cm long and 15cm wide, and the flowers, up to 15cm across, appear in late spring and early into midsummer. These are strongly scented, bowl-shaped, with 10-15 white petals and a large boss of deep red stamens in the centre. The ornamental fruits turn pink in autumn