2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

Perennials
Polemonium | Jacob’s Ladder continued
Polemonium caeruleum ‘Brise D’Anjou’ (PP9781)
Zone 4-8 H 18-22” x W 12-18” May-June sky blue
The flower and habit are similar to the species but the magnificent dark green foliage is edged in cream. Shade tolerant.
P5360 #1 cont. $10.99*
Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ (PP15187)
Zone 3-7 H 16-20” x W 12-18” May-July lavender blue
Wonderful green leaves with white margins that are tinged pink. Topped with lavender blue bell shaped flowers in spring. Try it in rock gardensattractive
to bees and butterflies.
P5365 #1 cont. $9.99*
Polygonatum | Solomon’s Seal
This group forms clumps of long, arching stems of handsome, disease-free foliage arranged horizontally along the stems with fragrant, white, pendulous
bellflowers. A striking companion for Hostas & other shade-lovers. Slow growing. Best in cool, moist soils but adaptable.
Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum Solomons’
Zone 4-8 H 18-24” x W 12-15” May-June white
Variegated foliage green and white edge leaves with pendulous, white fragrant flowers.
P5379 #1 cont. $9.99*
Polygonatum x hybridum ‘Striatum’
Zone 4-8 H 18-24” x W 8-12” May-June white
Dark green leaves are painted with irregular streaks of white throughout the leaf. White flowers are produced in each leaf axle along one side of the
stem.
P5379.5 #1 cont. $10.99*
Potentilla | Cinquefoil
Potentilla ‘Fireball’
Zone 4-8 H 18-24” x W 15-18” June-July red, gold, orange
Long lasting perennial with a blend of unique double flowers in a range of fiery colors.
P5380 #1 cont. $7.99*
Pulmonaria | Lungwort
These early bloomers rival Hostas with their fuzzy, specked, spotted, and variegated foliage. Adaptable to any soil type, they are disease free and low
maintenance. They combine well with Daffodils and other spring bulbs; bloom for weeks as long as cool weather persists. Cut back after flowering to
promote lush foliage.
Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’ (PP13686)
Zone 4-8 H 8” x W 15-20” April-May blue-white
Rounded, shimmering silver white leaves with thin edge of dark green. Small, pale blue white flowers. Mildew resistant.
P5393 #1/7” cont. $12.99*
Pulmonaria ‘Trevi Fountain’ (PP13047)
Zone 4-8 H 12” x W 15-20” April-May dark blue
Brightly silver spotted long leaves. Profuse clusters of large cobalt blue flowers.
P5398 #1/7” cont. $14.99*
Pulmonaria longifolia rubra ‘Raspberry Splash’ (PP12138)
Zone 4-8 H 12” x W 15-20” April-May raspberry-pink
Brilliant silvered foliage with raspberry pink flowers. Slightly more upright growth pattern.
P5405 #1/7” cont. $12.99*
Rudbeckia | Black Eyed Susan, Coneflower
Vigorous and easy to grow, this group is not fussy about soil types & tolerates hot, dry conditions. Long-blooming daisy-like flowers.
Rudbeckia fulgida | ‘Viette’s Little Suzy’ (PP8867)
Zone 3-9 H 18-24” x W 9-12” July-Sept yellow
A black-eyed susan of compact habit with dark green foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers with dark brown centers.
P5470 #1 cont. $8.99*
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Early Bird Gold’ (PP20286)
Zone 3-9 H 24-30” x W 20-24” June-Sept golden yellow
This day neutral selection blooms early summer through fall as it is not dependent on day length to produce flowers.
P5458 #1 cont. $12.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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