Stewartia pseudocamellia Koreana Group

stewartia

size: 3 litre pot

available to order from summer 2012

£19.99

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• Position: full sun or light dappled shade
• Soil: moist but well drained, fertile, neutral to acidic soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July
• Flower colour: white
• Other features: attractive, peeling bark
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  A beautiful, summer flowering, deciduous tree that also produces a fiery autumnal display. It is related to the Camellias, and this is perhaps most noticeable when the plant is in flower. The single white petals, which surround a prominent boss of pale yellow stamens, initially form a cup shape, but gradually open out fully to form a generous sized (up to 7cm wide) plate-like bloom. The lightly-toothed, green foliage colours up well in autumn before it falls, and even in the middle of winter, the pinky-brown, peeling bark remains an attractive feature. An impressive specimen in both a garden or woodland setting.
  
  
• Garden care: Try to settle it in quickly as they resent transplanting and offer protection from strong winds. Top-dress annually with a generous layer of mulch in spring or autumn.