2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

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Perennials
Cerastium | Snow in the Summer
Cerastium tomentosum ‘Yo Yo’
Zone 3-8 H 4-6” x W 12-18” May-June white
Luminous white flowers blanket this undemanding groundcover in late spring into early summer. Perfect for full sun and poor soil. Small, wooly gray
leaves form a low carpet. Deer and rabbit resistant.
P1215 #1 cont. $7.99*
Chelone | Turtlehead
Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’
Zone 3-8 H 2-3’ x W 2-3’ Sept-Oct rosy-pink
Clusters of rosy-pink snapdragon-like flowers in late summer on a large neat clump with handsome foliage. Must have good moisture and tolerates all
but deepest shade.
P1240 #1 cont. $7.99*
Cimicifuga | Bugbane
A dramatic, tall plant with attractive foliage and beautiful white flowers in the fall that does not require staking. Performs best in moist semi-shade but will
tolerate drier sites.
Cimicifuga ramosa ‘Brunette’
Zone 3-9 H 3-5’ x W 3-4’ Aug-Oct white
This beautiful European introduction has deeply divided, dark purple foliage; a perfect contrast for the pink tinged white flowers.
P1250 #2 cont. $21.99*
Cimicifuga ramosa ‘Hillside Black Beauty’ (PP9988)
Zone 4-9 H 3-5’ x W 3-4’ Sept-Oct white
A very attractive and long-blooming Cimicifuga with reliable dark purple foliage and 1’ long white flower stalks.
P1260 #2 cont. $21.99*
Cimicifuga ramosa ‘Pink Spike’
Zone 4-9 H 3-5’ x W 3-4’ Aug-Oct pink
Pale pink flowers with dark bronze purple colored foliage.
P1265 #2 cont. $21.99*
Cimicifuga simplex ‘Carbonella’
Zone 4-8 H 3-5’ x W 3-4’ Aug-Oct pinkish-white
Very dark foliage below a pink to white bottle brush like flower that are held erect on sturdy stems. Probably the darkest Cimicifuga available.
P1267 #2 cont. $21.99*
Convallaria | Lily of the Valley
An attractive and vigorous groundcover for shade. Tolerates very dense shade in both wet and dry sites, but does best with moisture. Divide in late
summer. Berries are poisonous.
Convallaria majalis
Zone 3-8 H 6” x W spreading April-May white
Extremely fragrant nodding white bells. Excellent groundcover for shade areas.
P1280 4.5”/QT 6.99*
Coreopsis | Tickseed
A large group of ornamental perennials hybridized from native plants and prized for their long blooms and cheerful yellow daisy like flowers. Easy to
grow with excellent re-bloom, they require only sun and good drainage.
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Presto’
Zone 4-9 H 10-12” x W 8-10” May-July golden yellow
Dwarf habit with golden yellow 2” flowers makes a great container or bedding plant.
P1318 #1 cont. $7.99*
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’
Zone 3-9 H 15-18” x W 18-24” June-Oct lemon yellow
Lemon yellow flowers and delicate foliage on a super performer that’s drought tolerant.
P1325 #1 cont. $7.99*
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Sienna Sunset’ (PP20470)
Zone 4-9 H 16-20” x W 16-20” June-Sept yellow-orange
Long blooming, large burnt sienna colored flowers that lighten as they age to a deep orange.
P1328 #1 cont. $8.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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