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Cloudrest Vineyards 37
Glossy Abelia
Western Azalea
Anah Kruschke' Rhododendron
Glossy Abelia

Common name:Glossy Abelia
Botanical name:Abelia X grandiflora 'Sunrise'

Abelia X grandiflora is a semi-evergreen shrub of medium size. It has small, pinkish-white, fragrant flowers that bloom from spring through the fall season. Bracts add a bronzy tint to the flowers. Abelia makes a good sheared hedge or screen. When unsheared, itis naturally arching.

Western Azalea

Common name:Western Azalea
Botanical name:Rhododendron occidentale

The Western Azalea is a deciduous shrub that grows 6'-10' tall. It produces fragrant, showy, white to pink flower clusters in spring. This shrub prefers shade and is hardy to -5 degrees F. Western Azalea is native to CA, prefers well draining, moist soil. Bees and butterflies love Western Azalea.

Anah Kruschke' Rhododendron

Common name:Anah Kruschke' Rhododendron
Botanical name:Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke'

Rhododendrons vary in habit, flower color, size & tolerances but most are known for their vivid display of flowers in various colors in the early to mid Spring and large, leathery, medium green leaves on a plant 4-12' tall and almost as wide. Red/Purple flower blooms late Spring. Dark leaves medium size plant.

Designer: Linda Engstrom

Cloudrest Vineyards 37
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Photographer: Linda Engstrom

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.