Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Chrysanthemum x rubellum ‘Clara Curtis’
Terrific perennial for ground cover, garden accent, or pot specimen in full sun to light shade with regular summer
water. Foliage is a very respectable blue-green that is completely covered in late summer/early autumn by profuse
daisy-like flowers, wonderfully warm pink with yellow centers -- a pink everyone can love. Forms clumps 2-3 ft
tall by 2 ft wide, spreading underground. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.
$11.00
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Asteraceae
Cissus striata RCH 393 miniature grape ivy
A rich collection by Randall Hitchin from southern Chile in rocky areas in damp woodlands. Most pleasing
evergreen vine that can grow to 10-15 ft if pushed. A miniature Boston ivy in appearance, with reddish stems and
4” leaves crinkled with lighter veins. Wonderful for a wall or covering that old cyclone fence you’ve been
meaning to get rid of. Also, a fine container component. This collection should be fully frost hardy to 15F and
resprout vigorously from 10F, USDA zone 8. Shade to full sun; some summer water in dry places for extra
vigor.
$12.00
Vitaceae
Cistus x obtusifolius rock rose
And easy going rock rose that is also striking, blooming abundantly from late spring well into summer, covering
the deep green, evergreen foliage with masses of white flowers followed by attractive, reddish seedheads that
persist into the fall. To 3 ft tall x 3 ft wide; easily kept smaller trimming after the blossoms fade. As with all
cistus, best in full sun where the soil is lean and drains well. Needs little summer water once established. Frost
hardy to 5F, mid USDA zone 7.
$12.00
Cistaceae
Cistus x purpureus 'Alan Fradd'
Low-growing, evergreen shrub, to only 3 ft tall and spreading to 3 ft or so. This exuberant spring bloomer
produces large, pure white flowers with a cool red dash at the base of each petal. The foliage is handsome as well
and gives off a pleasant resinous scent in the summer. For full sun and well-drained soil with little summer water
once established. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7 with good drainage.
$11.00
$16.00
Cistaceae
* Citrus medica - Fingered Citron fingered citron; buddha's hand
The citrus with strange and wonderful fruit that does, indeed, look like ancient pictures of the hand of Buddha. A
charming small tree, to only 6 ft tall or so, with shiny, slightly serrated leaves, purplish in new growth and
somewhat lumpy and rumpled looking in maturity. From early spring onward, purple blushed buds open to
white, scented flowers followed, in winter, by the singularly entertaining fruit. Though without pulp or juice, the
abundant oils provide lots of citrus aroma, while the outer rind is wonderful for cooking or for candied peel.
Loves sun, rich soil, and moisture. Hates cold, only tolerating low temperatures in the 30s F, USDA zone 10. So
grow outside in summer and bring indoors well before the first frost. And enjoy!
$16.00
Rutaceae
* Clematis orientalis var. tenuifolia
It is hard to believe this strikingly architectural vine is a relative of the loved and maligned C. tangutica. Reaches
to about 10 ft, with finely dissected leaves looking as if they have been cut from metal. From mid to late summer
and into the fall, waxy, six-petalled, yellow flowers appear looking as if they have been cut from orange
rind. These are followed by large, fluffy, white seed heads every bit as beautiful as the flowers. An easy grower in
dappled shade to full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy from 6F to near 0F, mid USDA zone
7 and below.
Ranunculaceae
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