These are two of my favourite Magnolia species. First the Purple Magnolia or Magnolia liliiflora. Next the comparatively delicate looking Siebold’s Magnolia or Magnolia sieboldii. Can you chose your favourite of the two?

Purple Magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora) in flower
Purple Magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora) in flower
Purple Magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora) in flower
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Siebold’s Magnolia (Magnolia sieboldii)