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Bougainvillea, Rosenka
Japanese Garden Juniper
Semi-Trailing Yellow Gazania
Bougainvillea, Rosenka

Common name:Bougainvillea, Rosenka
Botanical name:Bougainvillea 'Rosenka'

This tender, subtropical evergreen does best with full sun; when established, it needs infrequent watering and feeding. It should be exposed to as little frost as possible. The bracts age to a salmond pick color. 'Rosenka' has a mounding, cascading habit. It is senstive to frost and will die back hard but comes back in a number of weeks. Be carefeul of this in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Japanese Garden Juniper

Common name:Japanese Garden Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus procumbens

This ground cover/small shrub will reach 3' tall and has small, blue green leaves. Junipers are highly combustible plants.

Semi-Trailing Yellow Gazania

Common name:Semi-Trailing Yellow Gazania
Botanical name:Gazania 'Mitsua Yellow'

This somewhat hardy perennial will grow 6"-12" high and produces wonderful, bright yellow flowers.

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Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

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