Magnolia 'Black Tulip' Formal 'Lucidum' is a vigorous form

'Lucidum' is a vigorous form of of Viburnum with slightly larger leaves than the species

Imagine a copper beech effect

with single deep blush-pink flowers followed by dark purple brown leaves and blackish-purple shoots

The sweetly scented blooms unfold somewhat later than most witch hazels and but are long-lasting

Magnolia 'Black Tulip' Formal 'Lucidum' is a vigorous formA gorgeous cultivar from New Zeeland with an upright, broadly oval habit bearing extravagantly deep purple, goblet shaped flowers in May up to 15cm across. The rounded petals, rarely unfold, retaining a very neat appearance. Lush, mid green foliage. Requires a sheltered position in acidic to neutral, well draining soil. H6