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Magnolia denudata Jade Lamp – Tulip Tree
This is the fine white-flowering hardy Magnolia, producing large pure white goblet shaped flowers on bare stems each Spring. Jade Lamp is a recently introduced variety, a specially selected denudata type, particularly noted for the large size of its solid white flowers, plus ability to flower at a small size. Our plants on the nursery have already bloomed, and we can confirm this is a very good variety to have in your garden.Magnolias such as ‘Jade Lamp’ have been cultivated in Chinese gardens for centuries, and was known as ”Yulan” or ”Jade Orchid” to the ancient Chinese having been cultivated since the 7th century in Buddhist temple gardens. Its flowers were regarded as a symbol of purity in the Tang Dynasty and it was planted in the grounds of the Emperor’s palace, he was sure to appreciate the dazzling citrus-like fragrance. Its beauty was celebrated on ancient Chinese embroideries, scrolls and porcelains in scenes of the countryside. Its elegant flowers made it “a