2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

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Perennials
Bergenia | Pigsqueak continued
Bergenia cordifolia ‘Red Bloom’
Zone 3-9 H 12-15” x W 15-18” April-May rose
This slow spreading Bergenia forms low clumps of glossy leaves and produces short spikes of showy bell-shaped flowers in the spring.
P0895 #1 cont. $7.99*
Bergenia ‘Winter Glow’
Zone 3-9 H 12-15” x W 15-18” April-May red
Red flowers top dark green, leathery leaves that form a neat clump. Fall and winter color is a nice reddish-bronze.
P0900 #1 cont. $7.99*
Bergenia ‘Pink Dragonfly’
Zone 4-9 H 10-15” x W 12-15” April-May bright pink
A compact cultivar with striking purple winter color and bright pink flowers in spring. Nice clean, disease resistant foliage.
P0905 #1 cont. $14.99*
Brunnera | False Forget-Me-Not
This plant thrives in moist shade. Large, fuzzy, heart-shaped leaves set off delicate sprays of blue ‘forget-me-not’ flowers in spring.
Brunnera macrophylla
Zone 3-8 H 12-15” x W 15-18” May-June sky blue
Airy, sky blue flowers against the green foliage backdrop make this a great texture plant.
P0920 #1/7” cont. $9.99*
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ (PP13859)
Zone 3-8 H 12-15” x W 15-18” May-June blue
This variety displays a frosty silver overlay with light green veining. Leaves resemble crackled porcelain.
P0925 #1/7” cont. $14.99*
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass’ (PP17829)
Zone 3-8 H 12-15” x W 15-18” May-June blue
Beautiful silvery, heart shaped foliage lights up any shade garden. Dainty, light blue flowers in the spring.
P0927 #1/7” cont. $14.99*
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Variegata’
Zone 3-9 H 12-15” x W 15-18” May-June sky blue
This variety has exquisitely variegated foliage of white and green that contrasts nicely with the blue flowers in spring. A great addition to light up the
shade garden.
P0930 #1/7” cont. $14.99*
Buddleia | Butterfly Bush
The dense flower spikes on arched stems attract butterflies and hummingbirds from July to fall. Be patient-this plant typically dies to the ground in
Minnesota and is slow to break dormancy in spring. Deadheading will encourage bloom. Requires good drainage.
Buddleia davidii ‘Black Knight’
Zone 4/5-9 H 3-5’ x W 3-4’ July-Sept dark purple
Very dark purple, vigorous growth, shows good hardiness.
P0950 #2 cont. $12.99*
Campanula | Bellflower
This large, diverse group of plants includes creeping groundcovers, dwarfs, and large upright perennials. Plants are rewarding and easy to grow in rich,
moist but well-drained soil. Campanulas generally do not thrive in non-amended clay soil. Many varieties bloom for a long period of time.
Campanula ‘Birch Hybrid’
Zone 4-8 H 4-6” x W spreading June-Sept violet
This variety is strong-growing and spreading, but not invasive. Starry, violet flowers are held close to green mounds of foliage.
P1050 #1 cont. $7.99*
Campanula carpatica ‘Blue Uniform’
Zone 3-8 H 6-8” x W 8-12” June-Sept violet-blue
Hardier, more compact mound and more even flowering than ‘Blue Clips’. Long blooming violet blue flowers.
P1070 #1 cont. $7.99*
Campanula carpatica ‘Pearl Deep Blue’
Zone 3-8 H 6-8” x W 8-12” June-Sept blue-violet
Compact, uniform clump with 2” blue-violet flowers. Blooms a couple weeks earlier than other varieties. Good accent and border plant.
P1073 #1 cont. $7.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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