Magnolia: Dinosaur - age flowers! | Dig Deeper S1 Ep5 | Kew

A much-needed burst of vibrant colour at the beginning of spring, magnolias are a favourite in gardens across the world.

But did you know these incredible plants date back to the age of the dinosaurs? Learn more about their origins, learn how to spot some of the different magnolia species, and even discover which magnolia flowers taste the spiciest!

Botanical Horticulturalist Charles Shi is your guide to the genus Magnolia, and guides you through the different species grown at Kew Gardens, along with some helpful tips for looking after them.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Let's Dig Deeper...
0:22 Meet Charles Shi
1:04 Magnolia basic information
2:26 Different types of magnolia
3:14 The genus Magnolia
3:49 The history of magnolia
4:14 Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'
5:13 Magnolia x soulangeana
5:50 Caring for magnolias
6:51 Using magnolias in cooking
8:04 Thank you for watching

Видео Magnolia: Dinosaur - age flowers! | Dig Deeper S1 Ep5 | Kew канала Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew