Magnolia soulangeana is profusely blooming, cold-resistant magnolia, which is grown successfully in Bulgaria. It is a tall bush with several leading stems forming a wide crown. The leaves are 10 – 15 cm. reverse ovate light green. The flowers are approx 10 cm., aromatic usually pink with various shades or white. The petals have inward-pointing tips and it blooms before or at the same time as the leaves turn in April-May.