2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

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Shrubs
Prunus
Prunus glandulosa ‘Rosea’ | Pink Almond
Zone 4-8 H 5-6’ x W 4-5’ spring pink
Pink Almond is easy to grow, and adapts to most conditions. Outstanding double-pink flowers early in the spring, followed by bright green, shiny foliage.
Attracts butterflies. Ideal small shrub near house or patio.
S2020 #5 cont. $26.99*
Prunus tomentosa | Nanking Cherry
Zone 2-6 H 8-10’ x W 8-10’ spring white
Excellent choice for borders, naturalizing, or large accent plant. Fragrant, white flowers bloom early on shrub with reddish, exfoliating bark. Edible fruit
ripens June-July.
S2030 #5 cont. $24.99*
Prunus x cistena | Purpleleaf Sand Cherry
Zone 3-8 H 5-6’ x W 5-6’ spring pink
Intense reddish-purple leaves all summer, small fragrant pink flowers in spring. An upright, oval shrub for borders or accent.
S2050 #5 cont. $31.99*
Rhododendron | Azalea
Lights Series Azalea Hybrids
The Lights Series of Azaleas were developed at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum specifically to withstand our harsh winters & variable
springs. These Azaleas will tolerate -35°F to -45°F without significant damage. They are highly desireable Azaleas (even in milder regions) because of
their dependable flowering, sweet fragrance, and good fall color.
Rhododendron x ‘Candy Lights’ | Candy Lights Azalea
Zone 4-7 H 3-4’ x W 3-4’ spring pink
An introduction that has intense lavender purple blooms and improved vigor and mildew resistance. Early flowering.
S2080 #2 cont. $24.99*
Rhododendron x ‘Lemon Lights’ | Lemon Lights Azalea
Zone 4-7 H 4-5’ x W 3-4’ spring yellow
Bears all the fine ‘Light Series’ qualities as well as lovely bicolor yellow flowers and excellent mildew resistance. Nice maroon foliage in autumn.
S2090 #2 cont. $24.99*
Rhododendron x ‘Lilac Lights’ | Lilac Lights Azalea
Zone 4-9 H 3-4’ x W 3-4’ spring lilac
Blooms in spring with deep lilac colored flowers. Healthy deciduous foliage turns a beautiful light yellow in fall.
S2095 #2 cont. $24.99*
Rhododendron x ‘Mandarin Lights’ | Mandarin Lights Azalea
Zone 4-7 H 4-5’ x W 4-5’ spring orange
Blooms in early spring with rich, brilliant orange flowers before it leafs out for summer. A hardy shrub with bronze fall foliage.
S2100 #2 cont. $24.99*
Rhododendron x ‘Northern Hi-Lights’ | Northern Hi-Lights Azalea
Zone 4-7 H 4-5’ x W 4-5’ spring white & yellow
Creamy white flowers with yellow upper lip petals. Very fragrant. Burgundy-purple fall color.
S2105 #2 cont. $24.99*
Rhododendron x ‘Orchid Lights’ | Orchid Lights Azalea
Zone 4-7 H 2-3’ x W 2-3’ spring lilac
Compact, dwarf form with soft lilac flowers. Blooms two weeks before other ‘Lights.’ Bright yellow fall color.
S2115 #2 cont. $24.99*
Rhododendron x ‘Rosy Lights’ | Rosy Lights Azalea
Zone 4-7 H 4-5’ x W 4-5’ spring rosy-pink
Dark rosy-pink, very fragrant flowers. As with all other Lights series azaleas, a University of Minnesota introduction.
S2120 #2 cont. $24.99*
S2125 #5 cont. $36.99*
Rhododendron x ‘White Lights’ | White Lights Azalea
Zone 4-7 H 5-6’ x W 5-6’ spring white
Pink buds open to light pink flowers that mature to a creamy white. Foliage develops a purple-bronze color in fall.
S2135 #2 cont. $24.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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