Spring 2014 Mail Order Catalog Cistus Nursery 22711 NW Gillihan Road Sauvie Island, OR 97231 503.621.2233 phone order by phone 9 - 5 pst, visit 10am - 5pm, mail, or email: [email protected] 24-7-365 www.cistus.com Spring 2014 Mail Order Catalog 2 Abelia x grandiflora 'Margarita' margarita abelia New and interesting abelia with red stems bearing variegated leaves, green with bright yellow margins, dressing up a smallish, evergreen shrub, to about 4 ft tall and wide. A cheerful addition to the garden as a single specimen or low-growing hedge. Flowers are white, typical of the species, and begin in May, continuing sporadically throughout the season. Best in sun -- they tend to be leggy in shade -- with average summer water. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6. $14 Caprifoliaceae Abutilon 'Savitzii' flowering maple One of the few abutilons we sell that is quite tender. Grown since the 1800s for its wild variegation -- the leaves large and pale, almost white with occasional green blotches -- and long, salmon-orange, peduncled flowers. A medium grower, to 4-6 ft tall, needing consistent water and nutrients in sun to part shade. Winter mulch increases winter toughness as does some overstory. Frost hardy to 25 F, mid USDA zone 9. Where temperatures drop lower, best in a container or as cuttings to overwinter. Well worth the trouble! $9 Malvaceae Abutilon megapotamicum 'Ines' flowering maple The pale yellow, nearly white flowers of 'Ines' -- flared and backed by a dark red calyx -- are striking and abundant from spring through first frost. This new flowering maple is a fast-growing, medium shrub, to 5 ft tall x 5 ft wide, with slightly fuzzy leaves. A wonderful introduction by Monterey Bay Nursery, best with protection from hot afternoon sun as well as consistent water and nutrients. Mulch and overhead protection provide extra winter frost hardiness in USDA zone 8. $9 Malvaceae Acaena caesiglauca DJH 22 100 55 silver new zealand burr Collected by plantsman Dan Hinkley, this sweet little ground cover from New Zealand has tiny, blue-gray leaves that form mats of foliage spreading to 4-5 ft wide and only a few inches tall. Early summer flowers turn into bright red burrs, adding both color and texture. Effective between paving stones, along walks, or trailing over the sides of pots. Happy in full to part sun in any soil with some or little summer water. Easily trimmed back or divided in early spring. Evergreen into the teens F, and frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. $9 Rosaceae Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold' golden bear’s breech An outstanding selection of bear’s breech with shiny golden-green leaves growing in clumps, to 2 ft tall x 3 ft wide, and taller spikes of purple and white flowers rising above in early summer. Develops the richest color in a bit of shade, even dry shade, though plants may go summer dormant in too much drought. Otherwise accepting of summer water. Remains evergreen in mild winters and root hardy in USDA zone 7b. $12 Acanthaceae Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' variegated bear’s breech The first variegated acanthus, still new and still exciting, the green leaves splashed with creamy white and later lined in white. And the flowers are PINK! To 2 ft tall by 3 ft wide. Evergreen to 20F in a protected spot; otherwise leafing out in spring. Part sun to shade in well-drained soil. As with many acanthus, somewhat drought tolerant once established. Root hardy in USDA zone 7. $18 Acanthaceae Spring 2014 Mail Order Catalog 3 Acer fabri faber's maple Extraordinary evergreen maple, this collected in the mid Fan Xi Pan area of Northern Vietnam by the late, great Peter Wharton. The shiny green leaves are oblong without lobes, about 4" long x 1" wide, and tinted red especially in the new growth and along the stems. Spring flowers are green and inconspicuous but the seeds, winged samaras, are bright red, spectacular against the foliage. Upright in form, eventually reaching 20-30 ft tall in full sun with shelter in windiest spots and occasional deep summer watering. These should be frost hardy to between 10 and 15 F, USDA zone 8 but may lose leaves below 20F. $16 Sapindaceae Acorus gramineus 'Masamune' dwarf sweet flag A very old Japanese cultivar, a true dwarf used mainly in bonsai work, but equally at home in the garden where clumps of grassy foliage in variegations of green and white can reach 6" tall. Slowly spreads in part shade to shade where moisture is consistent. Even tolerates shallow standing water. Also can be tucked here and there to hide the cracks. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6. $9 Acoraceae Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus' grassy-leaved sweet flag Grassy, iris-like leaves with cream and golden-yellow variegation stand 12-18" tall, forming clumps to 1 ft wide or so, spreading by underground rhizomes. Summer flowers - sedge-like, tiny and green - contrast with variegated foliage. Easy in the garden, they enjoy sun or part shade in the hottest places and moist soils, even tolerating boggy conditions or standing water to 3" deep. Should not be allowed to dry out. Evergreen in USDA zone 8 and root hardy to -20F, zone 5. $6 Acoraceae Actinidia 'Silver Lining' kiwi A lovely, small, deciduous vine, shared with us by plantsman Ted Stephens. A bit more diminutive than other kiwis, growing to a dainty 10 ft or so, with narrow, platinum leaves and small flowers, truly insignificant unless you happen to be another kiwi. Tolerates sun but the foliage is most attractive in light shade. Enjoys good drainage and regular summer water. Has tested happily through USDA zone 7 winters. $15 Actinidiaceae Actinidia pilosula variegated kiwi Stunning and rarely seen kiwi with long narrow leaves tipped in a bold white that contrasts brilliantly with the basic green foliage, the coloration appearing and/or becoming more pronounced on mature vines. A deciduous vine, to 15-20 ft, with unusual flowers, clusters of pink blossoms, in spring. Originally from East Asia, these are vigorous growers, best with support in full sun to dappled shade or even full shade. Give them rich soil, moist and well-drained. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6. $14 Actinidiaceae Adenostoma fasciculatum SBH 7633 chamise A cutting grown crop from compact plants in Lake County, California. This important chaparral component, native from the Siskiyou mountains south to northern Baja California, has green, fine-textured foliage, resembling a compact erica. White flowers produce seed pods aging to mahogany. To 5-6 ft tall over time in lean soil with little to no summer water once established. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7 and probably into zone 6. $14 Rosaceae Spring 2014 Mail Order Catalog 4 Adiantum 'Golden Michael' Lovely maidenhair fern, a form introduced by Lance Reiner with lacy foliage tinged with gold over a gentle green, both colors standing out again the black stems. To only 6” tall, spreading slowly by underground rhizomes to form a clump up to 3 ft across. Light shade with plentiful moisture is best and encourages faster growth. Evergreen to the mid teens F, mid USDA zone 8 and root hardy to at least –20F, USDA zone 5. Also does well in containers, indoors and out. $14 Adiantaceae Adiantum pedatum northern maidenhair fern Native to eastern North American on wooded slopes and dampish shade sites, this sweet maidenhair fern has frilly fronds arranged in a circle on wiry, nearly black stems to 1-2 ft tall in clumps to 1-2 ft wide. Where happy, can spread by rhizomes to form large colonies, a lovely and delicate groundcover for part to full shade where soil is rich and summer water is plentiful. Often grown indoors as well, tolerating low light. Frost hardy to -40F, USDA zone 3. $9 Adiantaceae Adiantum venustum himalayan maidenhair fern Striking maidenhair fern, native to China and the Himalayas, with lacy foliage that emerges bronzy pink and ages to a gentle green that stands out again the black stems. To only 6” tall, these spread slowly by underground rhizomes to form a clump up to 3 ft across. Light shade with plentiful moisture is best and encourages faster growth. Evergreen to the mid teens F, mid USDA zone 8 and root hardy to at least –20F, USDA zone 5. Also does well in containers, indoors and out. $11 Adiantaceae Aeonium 'Cyclops' giant red aeonium Reddish-bronze leaves with a green “eye” in the center are a standout on this large aeonium, to 4-5 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide. A cross between the darker A. ‘Zwartkop’ and the more wavy leaved A. undulatum, these succulents are cold hardy to 25F, USDA zone 9b, so best in pots or a very! protected area. Well-drained soil in sun or shade with little water for plants in the ground, a bit more in containers. $11 Crassulaceae Aeonium 'Jolly Green' Jolly green indeed! A low-growing succulent that remains under 1 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide -- wider over time, with multiple green rosettes, each 8-10" wide. Pale, greenish yellow flowers cluster among the leaves in summer. Sun and well-drained soil is best with little water required in summer and almost none in winter. Frost hardy to 25F, USDA zone 9b, so, where temperatures drop lower, best in containers with winter protection. $11 Crassulaceae Aeonium 'Strybing Red' Another sedum relative, this with 4" rosettes of slightly toothed leaves that turn deep red in winter or in bright light. Forms clumps to 18" wide.