Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Rhapidophyllum hystrix needle palm
Wonderful rare species growing amid the cypress swamps of northern Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and
Georgia, and just nipping into South Carolina. This slow growing clumper -- though can reach 10 ft with
multiple offsets -- has a trunk covered with blackish fur and numerous spines and graceful, glossy green leaves
on long petioles. An easy plant in the garden; happy in shade to full sun in coastal climates and appreciative of
generous summer water. Slow growing where nights are cool. Possibly the hardiest palm with numerous reports
of little to no damage at 0 to -10F, USDA zone 6, and some of survival as cold as -22F, upper USDA zone 4,
with only a little protection. Avoid root disturbance when transplanting. Very slow from seed. Ours are 7 years
old.
$19.00
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Arecaceae
Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Venetia'
From the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa, a tiny, clumping perennial with grassy leaves, to only 3-4"
tall. Grown mostly for its charming, star-shaped, rose-red flowers that sit on the top of each stem in late spring.
Sun and well-drained soil is best with consistent moisture in summer and little moisture in winter. Frost hardy in
USDA zone 8 with good drainage.
$12.00
Hypoxidaceae
Rhodophiala bifida oxblood lily
Lovely South American equivalent of the South African amaryllis. Flowers in late summer with deep dusky-red,
lily-like blooms on 1 ft stems. Grass-like, strappy leaves follow the flowers. Easy in the garden, in well-drained
soil with protection from the very hottest sun. Water in their growing season. Easily grown as a houseplant and
encouraged into bloom for the holiday season. Frost hardy with mulch in upper USDA zone 6.
$15.00
Amaryllidaceae
Ribes aff. wilsoniae DJHC 777
Collected by Dan Hinkley in 1996 on the summit of Emei Shan in southwestern China, this attractive evergreen
groundcover reaches 1ft high x 4ft wide. Clusters of greenish-yellow flowers appear in late winter. Best in bright
shade and humus-rich soil with some added summer moisture. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.
$14.00
$14.00
Grossulariaceae
* Ribes sanguineum x malvaceum 'Pink Pearl'
A Cistus introduction. Though this new cross should involve long story about an involved, Cistus hybridization
program, in fact, this was a seedling in our garden ... for which we are happy to take credit. And yes, it's possible
the world doesn't need another Ribes sanguineum cultivar, but this one's different ... with dense, hanging clusters
of late winter flowers that open white and fade to a warm pink. Flowers very well and we believe represents a
color combination not in the trade. Typical western native plant care is required in lean soil and dappled shade -though
for this one full sun can't hurt --. with summer water to be applied sparingly and carefully only in cool
weather. We expect frost hardiness to at least the bottom of USDA zone 7.
Grossulariaceae
Rohdea japonica ex. ‘Striata’ sacred lily
These seedlings -- true to type from an 18”, evergreen perennial, the narrow leaves streaked with light cream
ridges -- behave much like other members of the species, providing interest in the deepest darkest corners of the
garden where nothing but Aucuba might survive. Small clusters of pale lavender to white flowers give way to
impressive clusters of orange-red berries in autumn. Summer moisture speeds growth. Frost hardy in USDA
zone 6.
$18.00
Liliaceae
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