Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Lonicera nitida ‘Lemon Beauty’
If you are going to commit a horticultural faux pas, you might as well do it with this. Evergreen shrub, to 4-6 ft
with tiny green leaves edged yellow, remaining so in a bit of shade; variegation becomes less distinct, more
overall yellow, in brightest light. ‘Lemon Beauty’ makes a very nice low hedge. As a single plant, it shines. Sun
to part shade with normal water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.
$12.00
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Caprifoliaceae
Lonicera nitida ‘Red Tips’
A new cultivar of this very useful, small-leaved, evergreen shrub with red new growth that matures to dark green
with hints of red. Seems to top out at about 4 ft or so. Useful as formal or informal hedge, accent, or foundation
plant. Full to part sun with regular summer water for best appearance. Easily pruned to shape. Frost hardy in
USDA zone 6.
$9.00
Caprifoliaceae
Lophomyrtus obcordata
Myrtaceous shrub of New Zealand, this form has wiry, deep brown stems with 1/4-1/2", round, plum-tinted
leaves appearing to float among them. In spring these 6-8 ft shrubs are adorned with clusters of rounded, white,
fragrant flowers. Fine garden specimens, hedges, or container plants and easily shorn to shape. At least tolerant
of dappled shade though leaf color is at its best in bright light. Also prefers well-drained soil relatively low in
nutrients. This is one of the hardiest species, doing well in our garden for some time though should be protected
where temperatures drop regularly into the upper teens F, USDA zone 8b.
$14.00
Myrtaceae
Lophomyrtus x ralphii ‘Little Star’
Petite little shrub, eventually to 3-4 ft though can be kept much smaller, with evergreen, 1/3” leaves streaked pink
and white. Wonderful small garden specimen or container knitter. Frost hardy into the upper teens briefly –
upper USDA zone 8. Otherwise easy to grow in full sun to partial shade with some summer water. Avoid heavy
fertilizing. Good addition to flower arrangements.
$15.00
Myrtaceae
Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Sundae'
Lovely evergreen shrub from New Zealand, to 8-12 ft tall x 4-8 ft wide, the foliage rounded and puckered with
creamy margins, turning to shades of maroon in winter. Small white flowers appear in summer. Best in bright
light with good drainage and regular summer moisture. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 8.
$15.00
Myrtaceae
Loropetalum chinense ‘Carolina Ruby’
One of the newest in dark-foliaged fringe flowers, this introduction from plantsman Ted Stephens grows to an
upright 8 ft with somewhat pendulous branches clothed with burgundy, almost black leaves and bright cerise
flowers. The leaves fade a bit in high summer temperatures but are still dark and attractive. This is a particularly
good form to grow as a standard exposing the graceful form and mottled, flaking bark. Average summer water in
sun in cool coastal climates to part shade in hotter areas. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7B.
$16.00
Hamamelidaceae
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