19 heavenly photos of magnolias in bloom to celebrate spring

Magnolia grandiflora. Image credit: Instagram.com/ibreatheflowers

Magnolias hold a special place in our hearts. They flower in late winter, reassuring chilled onlookers that spring is just around the corner. Their audacious blooms on bare branches are a sight to behold, with no foliage to distract the eye from masses of pink, white and purple petals.

London, United Kingdom. Image credit: Instagram.com/sparrowinlondon

However, magnolias are a relatively new plant in the west. Originally found in cold regions of China, including the Himalayas, they first arrived in the United Kingdom in the late 1700s. They were promptly deemed far ‘too sensual’ for buttoned-up British gardens – if you showed a man an orchid, he’d likely keel over and require smelling salts for revival, as per the tales go.

London, United Kingdom. Image credit: Instagram.com/sparrowinlondon

Today, magnolias are beloved the world over. In Los Angeles, stylist to the stars Jeff Leatham cites the white grandiflora species as his absolute favourite. So does Sydney’s own famed florist, Saskia Havekes. Acclaimed landscape designer Paul Bangay recommends them to people who like to cut and display vibrant green foliage in their homes, while Michelle Adams, founder of themaryn.com, makes garlands from their leaves to decorate her house at Christmas time.

London, United Kingdom. Image credit: Instagram.com/heloiseholiday

A popular plant everywhere cold enough to conjure the sumptuous blossoms (they prefer cool and temperate climates), there are now many different species of magnolia that vary in colour and size. They’re pretty, relatively easy to care for, and a well-placed one can add value to your property – so it’s worth scheduling any open-for-inspection times to coincide with a burst of soft-pink blooms.

Lyon, France. Image credit: Instagram.com/mae_jlld

It appears Englishmen have come to terms with the sensuality of the flowers, as magnolias are now a common and celebrated sight in British parks and gardens. In springtime, many London townhouses have stunning trees in bloom out the front of their homes. It’s enough to make their 18th-century countrymen blush.

Niagara, Ontario, Canada. Image credit: Instagram.com/ohhappyjourney

New York City, United States. Image credit: Instagram.com/adydepitkin

Schloss Eckberg, Germany. Image credit: Instagram.com/apalkovae

Sopot, Poland. Image credit: Instagram.com/annalovesneutrals

Melbourne, Victoria. Image credit: Instagram.com/joannetrzcinski

Stockholm, Sweden. Image credit: Instagram.com/___nadinesworld___

Warsaw, Poland. Image credit: Instagram.com/purpledotss

Berlin, Germany. Image credit: Instagram.com/notanotherfashionblog

Boston, United States. Image credit: Instagram.com/stylespectrum

Copenhagen, Denmark. Image credit: Instagram.com/cassandrakosmayer

Montreal, Canada. Image credit: Instagram.com/erikashanks

Paris, France. Instagram.com/paris.with.elleandam

Sydney, Australia. Instagram.com/linzmano

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