2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

Perennials
Echinacea | Coneflower continued
Echinacea ‘Secret Passion’ (PPAF)
Zone 4-8 H 24-28” x W 28-32” July-Sept bright pink
Compact growth combines with excellent branching to bring a multitude of blooms all season long. Gorgeous, flaming pink, double cones combine with
lighter pink outer petals to produce an outstanding display.
P1855 #1 cont. $16.99* NEW! Available 7/1
Echinacea ‘Tomato Soup’ (PP19427)
Zone 4-8 H 24-30” x W 18-24” July-Sept red
Red blooms hold their color for 7 to 10 days before beginning to soften. Sturdy, well-branched stems hold fragrant red blossoms. Makes a good cut
flower and attracts butterflies.
P1857 #1 cont. $16.99*
Echium | Red Feathers
Drought tolerant plant that is widely adaptable to differing soil types. Provides a stiff, upright pointed texture to the landscape.
Echium amoenum
Zone 3-8 H 12-16” x W 16-18” June-July russet red
Spikes of rosy red flowers rise above the dark green basal foliage in mid to late spring. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage rebloom.
P1859 #1 cont. $9.99*
Epimedium | Barrenwort
Quite possibly the finest groundcover for partial & full shade. In spring, they produce starry white, yellow, lavender, or red flowers. The handsome leaves
are semi-evergreen, some varieties develop red foliage with cool weather conditions. Clump-forming or slow spreaders.
Epimedium x rubrum
Zone 4-8 H 10-12” x W spreading April-May ruby-red
Ruby red flowers and excellent red fall foliage color.
P1860 #1 cont. $14.99*
Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’
Zone 3-8 H 10-12” x W spreading April-May light yellow
Light yellow flowers on wiry stems in spring. Bronze tinged foliage in spring turns more intense in the fall.
P1865 #1 cont. $14.99*
Euonymus | Wintercreeper
Useful evergreen groundcovers for any light exposure. Always neat and attractive in appearance.
Euonymus fortunei ‘Colorata’
Zone 4-8 H 12-15” x W spreading June-July green/white
Shiny green leaves turn purple in the fall. One of the most popular evergreen groundcovers available today.
P1883 4”/10 Tray $36.90*
Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’
Zone 4-8 H 12” x W spreading June-July Insignificant
Variegated green and white evergreen foliage which can take on a pink tinge in winter. Low growing, irregular growth habit.
P1890 #1 cont. $7.99*
Eupatorium | Joe Pye Weed
A group of large, native perennials with showy flower heads that butterflies love. Most varieties perform best in moist soils with full sun. All form neat
clumps that look great with ornamental grasses and black-eyed susans.
Eupatorium dubium ‘Baby Joe’ (PP20320)
Zone 4-9 H 24-30” x W 30-36” July-Sept fuchsia
Smaller than most Joe-Pye weed varieties. This Eupatorium has fuchsia-colored flowers over bright green foliage.
P1898 #1/7” cont. $9.99*
Eupatorium dubium ‘Little Joe’ (PP16122)
Zone 4-8 H 3-4’ x W 2-3’ July-Sept lavender
A compact species of Joe Pye Weed that has domed shaped heads of lavender pink flowers. This plant will tolerate some shade.
P1905 #1/7” cont. $9.99*
Eupatorium dubium ‘Phantom’ (PP18354)
Zone 4-8 H 30-36” x W 24-36” July-Sept rosy purple
Beautiful dark burgundy stems and green, lance-shaped foliage, very compact and short in stature. Dome shaped, rosy purple, fragrant flowers attract
butterflies. Good for small gardens or pond edges.
P1910 #1/7” cont. $9.99
Eupatorium maculatum ‘Gateway’
Zone 4-9 H 4-6’ x W 3-4’ July-Sept maroon
Large specimen plant with maroon flowers on reddish stems.
P1902 #2 cont. $12.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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