2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

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Perennials
Gentiana | Gentian
Gentians are known for their bright blue flowers. Late flowering, they bring a splash of color to the fall landscape. Compact, sturdy, hardy plants have
clean, glossy medium green leaves.
Gentiana cruciata ‘Blue Cross’
Clusters of intense blue flowers are produced mid summer to fall in the axils of the leaves.
Zone 3-7 H 10-12” x W 12-15” Aug-Oct blue violet
P2100 #1 cont. $8.99* NEW! Available 5/1
Geranium | Cranesbill
A very large diverse group of perennials for the border or as groundcovers with long-blooming, cupped flowers in many colors. Handsome foliage -
some with red fall color - forms clumps or mats.
Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokova’
Zone 4-8 H 10-12” x W 12-18” June-July light pink
An excellent groundcover with wonderfully fragrant foliage and white flowers tinged with palest pink. Develops red fall color.
P2110 #1 cont. $7.99*
Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Karmina’
Zone 4-8 H 10-12” x W 12-18” June-July pink
This low growing variety with rich raspberry pink flowers makes a stunning groundcover. Bright red fall color adds to its appeal.
P2115 #1 cont. $7.99*
Geranium cinereum ‘Purple Pillow’ (PP12829)
Zone 4-8 H 6” x W 12-15” June-July purple
Unique, attractive purple flowers over blue green foliage that becomes vibrant red in fall.
P2140 #1 cont. $14.99*
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan’s Variety’
Zone 3-8 H 8-12” x W 18-24” June-July magenta
Pine scented foliage produces profuse amounts of bright magenta-flowers. Great ground cover. Foliage takes on red tones in the fall.
P2160 #1 cont. $9.99*
Geranium pratense ‘Dark Reiter’
Zone 4-8 H 8-10” x W 12-14” June-July lilac blue
Very compact geranium with deeply divided dark reddish-plum leaves and lilac-blue flowers. Blooms all summer, best in cool, moist areas.
P2161 #1 cont. $9.99*
Geranium pratense ‘Hocus Pocus’
Zone 4-8 H 14-16” x W 14-16” June-July purple w/light center
Dark bronze-purple foliage with 2” lavender flowers with white centers. Very floriferous and continuous bloom until frost.
P2163 #1 cont. $15.99*
Geranium pratense ‘Midnight Reiter’
Zone 4-8 H 8-10” x W 12-15” June-July lilac blue
Deep purple foliage with large dark lilac flowers. Provides a striking contrast for silvery foliaged plants.
P2164 #1 cont. $15.99*
Geranium ‘Orkney Cherry’
Zone 4-9 H 16-18” x W 20-24” June-Sept bright pink
Bronze colored foliage provides a beautiful contrast for the bright pink flowers. Produces flowers continuously from early to late summer.
P2165 #1 cont. $12.99* NEW! Available 5/1
Geranium pratense ‘Rozanne’ (PP12175)
Zone 4-8 H 15-18” x W 24-30” June-July violet blue
2.5” violet blue flowers; dark green foliage lightly marbled with chartreuse turns red in the fall.
P2166 #1 cont. $12.99*
Geranium sanguineum ‘Alpenglow’
Zone 4-8 H 12-18” x W 18-22” June-July pink
Rose-pink flowers with lacy fine-cut foliage. Long bloom time. Nice red fall color.
P2170 #1 cont. $9.99*
Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’
Zone 4-8 H 8-12” x W 12-15” June-July magenta
Deep magenta flowers bloom all summer. Vigorous and compact grower maintains attractive foliage throughout summer. Good red fall foliage.
P2175 #1 cont. 9.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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