Lily Magnolia Coloring Pages

A Sign of Spring That Points to the Sky

The coolest thing about Lily Magnolia is how it blooms. Big buds grow on the tips of the branches, and they all open pointing straight up. It looks just like they are pointing at the sky!

• How it blooms: Most flowers bloom together with their leaves. But Lily Magnolia blooms flowers first! Bright green leaves come out after the flowers are done. When it is in full bloom, the whole tree is covered in color and looks amazing.

• Flower shape: It has big, thick petals. Watching them open up in the warm sunlight is super cool!

Different Kinds of Lily Magnolia

There are a few famous types of Lily Magnolia. Each one has its own special look!

• White Lily Magnolia: This kind has big, pure white flowers. The thick petals stay halfway closed, making it look very neat and pretty.

• Purple Lily Magnolia: When people say "Lily Magnolia," they usually mean this one! The outside is dark purple, and the inside is white or light pink. It blooms a little later than the white one.

• Saucer Lily Magnolia: This type has soft pink flowers that mix white and purple. It is a mix of the white and purple kinds.

Special Meanings of the Flower

Lily Magnolia has wonderful meanings that fit its grand look.

• "Nobility," "Dignity," and "Patience": These meanings come from how the flowers point straight at the sky. They also stay strong through the cold winter.

• "Love for Nature": This meaning comes from how it brings bright color to the mountains in spring.

When Does It Bloom Near You?

Just like cherry blossoms, Lily Magnolia starts blooming in warm places first and moves north across Japan.

• Kyushu and Southern Honshu: Mid-March to late March.

• Kanto and Tokai: Late March to early April.

• Tohoku and Hokkaido: Mid-April to early May. During winter, soft and fluffy coats cover the buds to keep them warm from the cold!

Gradations to Show Thick White and Pale Colors

Lily Magnolia petals are nice and thick! Color them in layers instead of just one color to make them look great.

• How to use shadows: When you color white Lily Magnolia flowers, do not leave them plain white. Add light gray, light blue, or pale purple where petals overlap and near the bottom. This makes the petals pop out!

• Purple contrast: When you color purple Lily Magnolia flowers, blend the colors where deep purple on the outside changes to white on the inside. It makes them look so fancy!

Make the Contrast Between Branches and Flowers Stand Out

Rough, strong branches make delicate flowers look even prettier.

• Tree bark look: Use dark brown and gray for the branches. Layer your colors to give them a rough look.

• Fluffy buds: For buds before they bloom, use light yellow-green or beige. Draw lots of tiny lines to make them look fuzzy and real!

Coloring the Space Around the Layout

Lily Magnolia coloring pages come in many views! Some show one branch close up, and others show the whole tree.

• Showing depth: When flowers grow close together, color the front flowers with bright, dark colors. Color the back flowers a bit lighter. This makes it look like a real spring garden!

• The background sky: People often look up at the Lily Magnolia against the sky. Color the background sky blue! It makes the white and purple flowers look super bright.

Bloomed in the time of dinosaurs?!

The Lily Magnolia is said to be one of the trees that grows the "oldest flowers" on Earth! Believe it or not, it is an amazing plant that has survived since long ago when dinosaurs walked the Earth, without changing its look very much at all.

The flower buds point to the "North"

The south side of a Lily Magnolia bud gets plenty of sunlight, so it grows and swells up faster. This makes the tip curve and always point to the "north direction." It has a wonderful trick, acting like a nature compass to show you directions in the mountains!

They bloom pointing up at the sky

When spring comes, its special trick is growing "big, egg-shaped flowers" pointing up toward the sky before its leaves even come out! The petals are plump and thick, making the whole tree look super grand when it is in full bloom.

Do you like purple or white better?

When people just say "Lily Magnolia", they usually mean the "Shimokuren (Purple Lily Magnolia)", which is reddish-purple on the outside and white on the inside. The kind that blooms with pure white flowers is called the "Hakumokuren (White Lily Magnolia)", and it has a slightly different blooming time and flower shape.