2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

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Perennials
Tradescantia | Spiderwort
Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Zwanenburg Blue’
Zone 3-9 H 18-24” x W 18-30” May-June violet-blue
Clusters of large violet-purple flowers.
P6075 #1 cont. $7.99*
Tricyrtis | Toad Lily
Small, orchid-like flowers bloom atop and in the upper leaf axils of this charming perennial. This plant, which does best in moist soil that is very rich in
organic matter, needs to be seen close-up to be fully appreciated so place it near paths and walkways.
Tricyrtis x ‘Blue Wonder’
Zone 4-9 H 18-20” x W 16-18” Aug-Sept white/blue
Compact dark green foliage produces clusters of light blue flowers with darker violet blue spots. A pleasant addition to the late summer and fall flower
palette.
P6090 #1 cont. $10.99*
Tricyrtis x ‘Empress’
Zone 4-9 H 20-24” x W 16-18” Aug-Sept white/purple
This cultivar produces white flowers with heavy, dark wine purple spotting. A fine way to wrap up the growing season with this late blooming beauty.
P6095 #1 cont. $10.99*
Tricyrtis x formosana ‘Samurai’
Zone 4-9 H 14-18” x W 20-24” Aug-Sept orchid purple
Yellow edged green leaves with orchid like purple flowers in late summer to fall.
P6105 #1 cont. $8.99*
Trollius | Globeflower
This easy-to-grow perennial produces huge buttercup-like flowers of yellow or gold over a very long period. Plant in moisture retentive soil, lovely by
water near Siberian Iris.
Trollius chinensis ‘Golden Queen’
Zone 4-8 H 24-36” x W 24” June-July golden yellow
Carefree plant with large, vibrant golden yellow flowers and attractive foliage. Lovely in any garden or for cutting.
P6120 #1 cont. $8.99*
Veronica | Speedwell
Dependable and desirable perennials, many with long bloom times. Use according to size and habit for groundcover, as an edger, for rock gardens or
the perennial border. Undemanding, requiring only well-drained soil.
Veronica austriaca ‘Crater Lake Blue’
Zone 2-9 H 12-15” x W 12-15” May-June gentian blue
Long lasting spikes of deep blue flowers, Crater Lake Blue has a ground covering, sprawling habit best for filling in a sunny area at the front of the
garden.
P6135 #1 cont. $7.99*
Veronica ‘Atomic Blue’ (PP21840)
Zone 4-8 H 16-20” x W 14-16” July-Sept bright blue
A compact, heavy blooming cultivar with dense, full flower spikes. Clean, glossy medium green foliage accents the brightly colored flowers.
P6128 #1 cont. $7.99* NEW! Available 9/1
Veronica ‘Atomic Pink (PP21797)
Zone 4-8 H 16-20” x W 14-16” July-Sept pink
Dense, full flower spikes of rosy pink on clean, glossy green foliage. Compact and heavy flowering.
P6130 #1 cont. $7.99* NEW! Available 9/1
Veronica ‘Atomic Violet’ (PP21780)
Zone 4-8 H 16-20” x W 14-16” July-Sept violet purple
Excellent, glossy green foliage perfectly compliments the dense, full flower spikes. Bright, violet purple flowers adorn the disease free foliage.
P6132 #1 cont. $7.99* NEW! Available 9/1
Veronica ‘First Love’ (PPAF)
Zone 4-8 H 12-16” x W 14-16” June-Aug deep pink
Compact growth habit with beautiful bright pink flowers. Flower spikes are well branched, extending the blooming season for many weeks.
P6211 #1 cont. $7.99* NEW! Available 9/1
Veronica ‘Giles Van Hees’
Zone 4-8 H 6-8” x W 9-15” July-Aug bright pink
Bright pink flowers on a tidy, heavy-blooming dwarf. Light fragrance.
P6150 #1 cont. $7.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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