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Re: Carpenteria californica

I think you would want to grow this with some protection from the hottest
sun [ie, diffuse afternoon shade].  It will need supplemental water in its
first season, and perhaps in later years.  Otherwise, it's easily grown in
mediterranean climates.  Hardiness, perhaps to -10 C.

You shouldn't need to prune, except to remove dead shoots.  Pinching out
terminals of long shoots will encourage denser growth, of course.

I think you will enjoy this very much.

loren russell, corvallis, oregon

On Tue, 28 Apr 1998, JOSE ALMANDOZ wrote:

> Got two small plants of Carpenteria californica, planted last year. They
> suffered from slug attack, but this Spring seem to be growing well, showing
> their first flower buds. They seem to enjoy their position.
> Does this plant need a special treatment?. What about pruning?. I'm always
> lost regarding pruning matters... Mmmmmmmm...
> 
> Happy Growing! :-)
> 
> Jose
> Northern Coastal Spain, Basque Country, 43º19N
> Zone 9. Very hilly, very humid, very green, very beautiful!!!
> EMail: almand@arrakis.es
>
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