Stewartia sinensis 'Garden's Guardian'
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Stewartia sinensis 'Garden's Guardian' plant details
Stewartia sinensis 'Garden's Guardian' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Stewartia sinensis 'Garden's Guardian'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: theaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 6 FT tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: fall color
GROWING CONDITIONS for Stewartia sinensis 'Garden's Guardian'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Comes to us from Crispin Silva. He discovered this seedling 10-12 years ago. The original plant is 6'x 2' and a full bushy plant. The flowers are typical S. sinensis and fall color is brilliant red-orange. This new Stewartia can be grown in very small gardens. Very limited
By: Gossler Farms
Gardening facts about Stewartia sinensis 'Garden's Guardian' plant
How to Grow Stewartia sinensis 'Garden's Guardian'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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