2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens
2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens
2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens
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Perennials<br />
Hosta | Plantain Lily continued<br />
Hosta ‘Twist of Lime’ Miniature<br />
Zone 3-8 XS July lavender<br />
A vigorously growing miniature hosta that has a lime green twisted leaves bordered by narrow dark green bonds.<br />
P3655 #1 cont. $7.99*<br />
Hosta ‘Valley’s Glacier’ <br />
Zone 3-8 M July-Aug lavender<br />
Beautiful medium sized hosta with a dark blue center and wide cream edge.<br />
P3670 #1 cont. $21.99* NEW! Available 6/1<br />
Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ <br />
Zone 3-8 M July pale purple<br />
Blue-green leaves with wide irregular cream margins; rapid grower. Sun tolerant.<br />
P3680 #1 cont. $7.99*<br />
Hosta ‘Wolverine’ <br />
Zone 3-8 L August lavender<br />
Shiny blue-green foliage surrounded by a very wide, rippled, golden margin.<br />
P3694 #1 cont. $7.99*<br />
Iberis | Candytuft<br />
Lovely low spreading plants for edging or rock gardens, bearing tiny evergreen foliage and masses of sparkling white flowers in spring. Prune lightly (2”)<br />
after flowering.<br />
Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’ <br />
Zone 4-9 H 6” x W 15” April-May white<br />
P3710 #1 cont. $7.99*<br />
Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowcone’ <br />
Zone 4-9 H 6” x W 15” April-May white<br />
Well branched, compact plants become low mounds of pure white heaven in spring. Excellent dark green evergreen foliage.<br />
P3720 #1 cont. $7.99 NEW! Available 7/15<br />
<strong>Gertens</strong> Guide for Iris Bloom Times in Minnesota<br />
Ensata Mid June to Mid July<br />
Germanica Mid May to Late June<br />
Pallida Late May to Mid June<br />
Siberian Early June to Late June<br />
Iris ensata | Japanese Iris<br />
The Japanese Iris forms clumps of tall slender foliage that bear up to 6” flowers—3 or 4 flowers per scape. This Iris performs best in rich, slightly acidic,<br />
moisture-retentive soil that remains dry during the winter.<br />
Iris ensata ‘Lion King’ <br />
Zone 4-9 H 36-42 x W 20-24” June-July purple/white<br />
Large, double flowers of white with a wide grape purple edge put on a spectacular display in early summer. An excellent addition to the garden,<br />
especially for moist areas.<br />
P3750 #1 cont. $10.99* NEW! Available 5/15<br />
Iris ensata ‘Variegata’ <br />
Zone 4-8 H 28” x W 24” June-July lavender<br />
This white and green variegated iris with lavender flowers is happiest in moist to wet soil.<br />
P3760 #1 cont. $10.99*<br />
Iris germanica | Tall Bearded Iris<br />
These showy, large-flowered Iris are the products of many crosses, which have resulted in a true rainbow of colors and color combinations. The<br />
spectacular blooms are produced in spring. Bearded Iris are easily grown in any average, well-drained soil in full sun.<br />
Iris germanica ‘Batik’ <br />
Zone 3-9 H 26-32” x W 18” May-June royal purple<br />
Royal purple flowers streaked white. Very distinctive with tall habit and large flowers.<br />
P3768 #1/7” cont. $12.99*<br />
Iris germanica ‘Breakers’ <br />
Zone 3-9 H 36” x W 18” May-June blue<br />
Heavy flowering in late spring with medium blue flowers and reblooms early fall.<br />
P3782 #1/7” cont. $12.99*<br />
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.<br />
Store: 651.450.1501 | Landscape Project Desk: 651.239.1315 | Fax: 651.239.1316 | gertens.com | email: info@gertens.com