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November 23, 2010 -You are receiving this email because you requested it, if not, see the end of this email. |
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Plant of the Week
Cistus salvifolius (Sageleaf Rockrose)
 
Although it is getting late in the year, there may still be time to plant before the rains really kick in. Planting shrubs now gives them a head start in the spring and a chance to become more established before summer heat. Markham's non-native shrub collection is fairly limited right now. but we do have a good supply of one of our drought tolerant Mediterranean plants: Cistus salvifolius or Sageleaf Rockrose.
This Cistus is a low grower that spreads quite a bit (2 ft high x 8 feet wide). It has abundant 1� inch white flowers with yellow centers in the spring.
Sageleaf Rockrose is very drought tolerant but would appreciate a deep watering occasionally during the summer. However it does require well drained soil.
Its habit and toughness make it a good candidate for a groundcover on a bank or in a dry garden area. You might try combining it with lavenders or rosemary for a striking effect. |
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Winter is Approaching ...
But You Can Still Come and Visit the Nursery
No more Saturday Plant Sales till next Spring. However, weather permitting, the Nursery will be staffed and selling every Tuesday morning 9am-12noon. If weather is inclement, the nursery will close. On those days, please call ahead to see if the nursery will be open. 925-681-2968
So...come visit the Nursery and let us help you make your garden complete... always room for one more plant? Volunteers to help with selections and purchases are normally here on Tuesday morning from 9 until noon, and occasionally other hours, but call ahead to confirm.
The Nursery is located at 1202 La Vista Avenue (off Clayton Road) in Concord (map). On Tuesday's you can drive all the way into the Nursery area. The office phone is 925-681-2968 or you can email to info@markhamarboretum.org.From all the Volunteers, we look forward to seein!
Plant Sales every Tuesday from 9 until noon
(weather permitting and not a holiday... call 925-681-2968 to confirm)
Markham Nursery Prices effective Sept. 2010
4" standard pot ...........................$3
4" deep pot "special" plant................$4
1 gallon standard pot......................$5
1 gallon "special" plant (e.g., natives)..$6
2 gallon.....................................$8
5 gallon...................individually priced
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