Magnolia insignis, evergreen, China, april
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It has been a shy bloomer, but maybe 8 blooms this year.

Jasminum floridum
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with ,Oenothera speciosa, Echinocereus polyacanthus, driftwood from the outer banks

A second view of Jasminum floridum
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Trichocereus pasacana just below, Agave scabra, Araucaria imbricata above, Opuntia imbricata beyond

Jasminum floridum is evergreen and fragrant and, despite much to the contrary on the web, a solid zone 7. I have noticed that the cut foliage keeps extremely well in a vase of water in the house, as a garnish for flowers.

Cistus corbariensis after damage last winter
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The Oenothera speciosa move around, but always look great with the Cistus

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