Each flower has double the number of supple, strap-shaped petals than doesthe wild type. Flowers perfume the air with a delicate, but substantial,fragrance. 'Waterlily' blooms one to two weeks later than typical starmagnolias, giving it the advantage of missing some of the late frosts. Itgrows into a large, rounded shrub or can be trained into a small tree withcareful pruning. Star magnolias get golden fall color and have anattractive, somewhat twiggy branching structure of soft, grey branches.Features Approx. Growth Height: 3.66m (12ft) Approx. Growth Spread:3.05m (10ft) Approx. Height on Arrival: 40-60cm (1'4"-2ft) Position:Sheltered Soil: Any well drained - will tolerate sand andclay. Aspect: Full Sun or partial shade Flower Colour:White Flowering Period: April - May Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous