Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Loropetalum chinense ‘Snow Dance’
Hassle free and easy witch-hazel relative. This odd little evergreen is a large shrub or small tree, to 6-8 ft if left on
its own, but easily pruned to any size. New leaves emerge with red-maroon tips fading to lime. In spring, white,
fringe-like flowers cover the foliage. Rich soil in full to part sun with regular summer water. Frost hardy in
USDA zone 7.
$14.00
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Hamamelidaceae
Loropetalum chinense 'Zhuzhou Pink' chinese fringe flower
We at Cistus seem to be bent on growing every Loropetalum there ever was -- and then some. 'Zhuzhou Pink'
has been a favorite. The weeping habit of its branches, the darkest burgundy leaves and the large, 1", spidery pink
to cerise flowers together make it a dazzling garden or container species. It has also been rated as among the
most frost hardy, surviving winters to as low as several degrees below 0F with little damage, though should be
planted in the warmest places anywhere frost might nip at late season new growth. Lovers of summer water and
bright light for best color though quite at home in dappled shade. Frost hardy just below USDA zone 7.
$14.00
$14.00
Hamamelidaceae
* Luzuriaga radicans quilineja
Evergreen creeping shrub or climber from Chile with a long, narrow leaf and delicate, six-petalled white flowers
in late winter followed by cherry-like, bright red berries that persist for a long time. Lovely and enticing though
not easy. Requires deep shade with no direct sunlight; humid conditions both above and below ground; and acid
soil that drains well and remains cool. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9, recovering easily from brief dips to 20F.
$12.00
liliaceae
* Lysimachia paridiformis var. stenophylla DJHC 704
Dan Hinkley's collection from China's Emei Shan from whence have come so many exciting plants, this is a
striking, evergreen perennial with dense clusters of golden-yellow flowers all summer long atop stems to 10" tall
or more. Forms well-behaved clumps of whorled foliage, the leaves dark green and shiny with hints of bronze, in
sun or part shade where soil is well-drained and some summer water is provided. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.
Primulaceae
Lysionotus pauciflorus
Another intriguing gesneriad, this with deeply lobed shiny leaves to about 18” frequently adorned with
lavender-purple “snapdragons”. A very good plant indoors anywhere, or outdoors where temperatures do not
fall below the upper 20sF. We find it is vigorous enough to make a very good pot stuffer for shady situations.
Keep from the hottest of sun and place on a saucer of damp gravel if used as an indoor plant. Frost hardy in
USDA zone 9b.
$12.00
Gesneriaceae
Mackaya bella forest bell bush
Strange and wonderful, member of the acanthus family, endemic to South Africa, this clambering, evergreen
shrub -- to 6-8 ft if trained against a wall, 4-5 ft if left on its own -- boasts glossy leaves on wiry stems and, in
spring and summer, papery, white-bracted flowers, veined with a purple-blue -- reminiscent of Chinese lanterns.
Drought tolerant, though loves rich garden conditions and summer water with good drainage to protect from
winter rains. Full sun in cool climates or bright shade elsewhere. Evergreen in USDA zone 9 and perennial where
temperatures drop below 20F. Best planted out where only light frosts occur. Good container plant or winter
house plant. Particularly beautiful in gardens along the California and Oregon coasts.
$14.00
Acanthaceae
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