One great option to start with is the saucer magnolia, which grows beautiful pink and purple blooms ... In The Cold While it's a beautiful flowering tree that will bring romance to your yard ...

It can grow up to 8m, so give it pride of place! Star magnolia (M. stellata) is the party girl. The fragrant flowers are dainty and small (to about 10cm), with petals in white or many shades of pink ...