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Cecile Brunner Climbing Polyantha R
Variegated Tobira
Cecile Brunner Climbing Polyantha R

Common name:Cecile Brunner Climbing Polyantha R
Botanical name:Rosa 'Cecile Brunner'

The climbing variety of the Cecile Brunner rose has small, green leaves with pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is perfect for covering an arbor. This rose is much loved for its perfectly formed tiny buds seemingly bred just for a button h

Variegated Tobira

Common name:Variegated Tobira
Botanical name:Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata'

This variegated evergreen shrub or small tree has creamy margins on its gray-green leaves. In spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms. Variegated Mock Orange is often used to brighten shaded areas.

Designer: City of Pleasanton

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Photographer: GardenSoft

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:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.