Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

* Nerine sarniensis 'Pink Satin'
Another delightful amaryllis relative from eastern South Africa, this with deep pink, lily-like flowers. Summer
dormant, the flowers emerge "nekked" September - November after which the leaves appear in December and
January, remaining through spring. Adapted to dry or wet summers provided good drainage and sun. Should be
planted with bulb necks slightly above the ground. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 but may lose leaves in the upper
teens F. Add mulch for winter protection.
$16.00
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Amaryllidaceae
Nerine sarniensis x bowdenii 'Silver Pink’ guernsey lily
From South Africa, these bulbs are winter growing, producing their flower buds in autumn, followed by
strap-like leaves that continue through winter. Flowers are, yes indeed, silver pink, appearing just when color is a
bonus. Best in full sun with very good drainage and little summer water. Plant with bulb necks slightly above
ground. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 but may lose leaves in the upper teens F. Add mulch for winter protection.
$12.00
$16.00
Amaryllidaceae
* Nerine x 'Afterglow'
An amaryllis relative, this cross between N. sarniensis and N. bowdenii has bright red flowers, nearly twice as
large as typical N. sarniensis hybrids. As with others in the genus, these are summer dormant, the flowers
emerging "nekked" September - November after which the leaves appear in December and January, remaining
through spring. Adapted to dry or wet summers provided good drainage and sun. Should be planted with bulb
necks slightly above the ground. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 but may lose leaves in the upper teens F. Add
mulch for winter protection.
$16.00
Amaryllidaceae
* Nerine x humilis - deep pink
Floriferous bulbs, offspring of N. humilis and N. sarniensis, amaryllis relatives South Africa, this with
particularly deep pink flowers and the petals with wavy margins. As with others in the genus, these are summer
dormant, the flowers emerging "nekked" September - November after which the leaves appear in December and
January, remaining through spring. Adapted to dry or wet summers provided good drainage and sun. Should be
planted with bulb necks slightly above the ground. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 but may lose leaves in the upper
teens F. Add mulch for winter protection.
$16.00
Amaryllidaceae
* Nerine x pudica 'Strawberry Sorbet'
Another nerine cross, this between the coral-pink flowered N. sarniensis and the white N. pudica creating a
delicious strawberry flower. As with others in the genus, these are summer dormant, the flowers emerging
"nekked" September - November after which the leaves appear in December and January, remaining through
spring. Adapted to dry or wet summers provided good drainage and sun. Should be planted with bulb necks
slightly above the ground. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 but may lose leaves in the upper teens F. Add mulch for
winter protection.
Amaryllidaceae
Nolina 'La Siberica' D07-64
A Cistus introduction. Selected from seed collected at 8000 ft, in La Siberica, Mexico, this handsome plant, a
symmetrical fountain of long, graceful, flowing leaves, eventually develops a trunk up to 6 ft tall. Definitely
attracts attention on the Cistus garden. Enjoys full sun and requires very little summer water. Frost hardy to 0F,
USDA zone 7.
$16.00
Agavaceae
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