2016 spring brochure - Dodge Nature Center

2016 Spring Bedding Plant & Perennials
Fundraiser
Thank you for supporting your community!
Here at Gertens we are constantly sorting through plant varieties, striving to find you
the best performing varieties. We have highlighted some of the top performers and
marked them with a
Plants and combinations that attract hummingbirds are marked with a
Perennials & Perennial Grasses
Novelty Items - New for 2016!
Fairy Garden Starter Kit
Invite fairies into your home
with your own mini garden!
Starter kit includes 12" tray,
soil, fairy house, brick path,
mini plants, and a coupon to
use toward fairy garden items
at Gertens.
Astilbe, Montgomery
Sun/Shade Zone 4
Very full, dark red plumes on dark
red stems w/ green leaves.
Blooms June - July.
H 18-20" W 15-20"
Daylily, Pardon Me
Sun/Part Sun Zone 3
2.75" cranberry red flowers with
green throat. Fragrant.
Blooms June-Sept.
H 22-28" W 18-24"
Plant varieties may vary.
Succulent Bird House
Part Sun
Hanging cedar bird house planted
with assorted succulent plants.
Approx. size 8" x 8" x 7"
Fire Fishing Pole
Hot dog/marshmallow roaster looks and feels
like a fishing pole. Just like jigging your fishing
line... a quick flick of the wrist flips your food
for even roasting. Holds up to 4
marshmallows or 2 hot dogs.
Fun for kids and adults!
Hanging Baskets - Sun
14” Awesome Sun Combo Hanging
Basket
A beautiful mix of annuals including
Geraniums, blooming annual fillers,
Petunias, and more! Colors and
styles may vary.
11.85" Thunbergia - Yellow
*Mike's favorite basket.
This plant will trail and climb.
Prolific bloomer.
Picture represents plant size in summer.
12.8" Geranium Calliope Dark Red
Ivy-zonal cross produces big
beautiful blooms on a mounding
plant.
Dianthus, Everlast Lavender Eye
Sun/Part Sun Zone 4
Semi-double lavender pink blooms
with small burgundy eye. Blooms
from May - Sept.
H 10-12" W 12-15"
Hosta, Minuteman
Part Shade/Shade Zone 3
Strong growing plant has very dark
green leaves with pure white
margins.
Blooms July-Aug.
H 12-24" W 12-24"
Leuca. Shasta Daisy, Becky
Sun/Part Sun Zone 4
Large single white daisies hold up
well in heat. Ideal for cut flowers.
Blooms June-Aug.
H 30-36" W 18-24"
Perov. Russian Sage
Sun/Part Sun Zone 4
Airy spires of soft lavender blue
flowers with silvery foliage. Lovely
herbal scent. Blooms July-Sept.
H 3-4' W 2-3'
12" Petunia Full Color Mix
Salvia, Sensation Deep Blue
Sun Zone 3
Soft spikes of deep blue flowers
on a compact plant. Deadhead
spent flowers.
Blooms May - July.
H 10-12" W 12-15"
12.8" Lofos - Compact Rose
2" Tubular flowers adorn this
vigorous cascading vine.
12.8" Ivy Geranium
Burgundy Bi-color
11" Petunia
Raspberry Blast
Grass, Calam. Avalanche
Sun/Part Sun Zone 4
Clump forming, wide white band down
the center of each green leaf.
Silver/tan plums appear in June.
H 3-4' W 2-3'
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Echinacea, Powwow Wild Berry
Sun/Part Sun Zone 3
Robust plants produce loads of
fragrant deep purple/pink blooms.
Blooms July-Sept.
H 20-24" W 18-24"
Hosta, Rainforest Sunrise
Part Shade/Shade Zone 3
Features dark green leaf margins
and bright gold centers. Slug
resistant.
Blooms July-Aug.
H 6-12" W 6-12"
Monarda, Fireball Bee Balm
Sun/Part Sun Zone 4
Deep red flowers. Dark green
foliage, disease resistant.
Blooms July-Sept.
H 24-30" W 24-30"
Phlox, Emerald Cushion
Sun/Part Sun Zone 3
Pale lavender-blue flowers with
blue eye. Dark green glossy
foliage.
Blooms April - May.
H 3-6" W 16-20"
Sedum, Autumn Joy
Sun Zone 4
Dependable upright clump with rose
red flowers that mature to rusty red.
Good late season color.
Blooms Aug-Oct.
H 18-24" W 18-24"
Grass, Calam. Karl Foerster
Sun/Part Sun Zone 4
Seed heads turn wheat colored by mid
summer and last into winter. Upright
and clumping.
H 4-5' W 2-3'
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The freshest fruits and vegetables are the ones you grow yourself!
Tomatoes, Peppers, Herbs, and Small Fruits.
Hanging Baskets - Part Sun/Shade
12.8" Reiger
Begonia (Shade)
13" Dragon Wing Begonia Red (Part Sun)
Sweet Cherry
Mix - New!
12.8" New Guinea Impatiens (Shade/Sun)
Produce large (up to 3") flowers all season.
Big Boy Tomato
10" Sweet n Neat Patio Pot
Tomato
Sun
Produces cherry sized
tomatos on a compact plant
that is bred to perform well in
a container. In a 10" pot with
a support cage.
4.75" pot
Sun
Large red fruit and
great flavor have
made this tomato
a long time
favorite.
Supersweet 100
Cherry Tomato
4.75" pot
Sun
Produces long
clusters of cherry
sized tomatoes with
great sweet flavor.
Green Bell Pepper
Jalapeno Pepper
4.75" pot
Sun
The most popular
'sweet' pepper.
4.75" pot
Sun
This hot pepper is a
favorite for salsa and
poppers.
12" Impatiens
12" Fuchsia (Shade)
(Shade)
12" Torenia - Blue
(Part Shade/Shade)
*Tomatoes and peppers will perform best if planted in the gound.
Sweet n Neat tomato is bred to perform well in a container.
Patio Containers - Sun
Herb - Cilantro
Herb - Sweet Basil
4.75" pot
Sun
The aromatic leaves are great in
salsas, Asian, and Mexican
dishes.
4.75" pot
Sun
Perfect for sauces, salads,
pestos and other dishes.
10" Strawberry Fragoo Hanging
Basket
Sun
Produces trailing runners with pretty
flowers and sweet tasting strawberries
throughout the summer.
Planted in an extra deep basket.
Gertens Plant Cards
Looking for a plant that is not listed on this fundraiser? Buy a Plant Card! This organization earns
15% on every Plant Card you purchase.
Use your Plant Card to purchase living, growing
plant material and fresh Christmas greenery at our
store in Inver Grove Heights during any season.
This includes trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, etc.
Please Note: Plant Cards cannot be used for: paying invoices, brick, block, aggregate materials, mulches, grills, delivery
fees, Gift Shop items, or for purchases on a Wholesale/Contractor account. Other exceptions may apply.
Plant Cards are not redeemable for cash and will not be replaced if lost or stolen.
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16” Awesome Sun Combination
Patio Tub
A beautiful mix of annuals including
Geraniums, blooming annual fillers,
Petunias, and more! Ready to set on
your patio and enjoy!
Colors and styles may vary.
11" Geranium
Patio Tub (Sun)
Patio Containers - Shade/Part Sun
16” Begonia Tub Shade
This mix of red, yellow, orange and pink
begonias complimented by trailing blue
torenia brings fabulous color to shady
locations.
New! 16” Whopper Begonia Red Tub Sun/Shade
Big showy red blooms are set off against
large, glossy bronze leaves on arching
stems. Blooms all summer, right up to frost.
Does not need deadheading. Complimented
by trailing fillers and a center spike. Heat
tolerant.
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Annuals - 4.75" pots Traditional Favorites and Fun Fillers
see your order form for available colors
Sun Coleus - 4.75" pots New for 2016!
Begonia, Dragon Wing - Red
Part Sun/Shade 4.75" pot
Named for it's eye-catching wing shaped
leaves and large blooms. Heat tolerant.
Height 12-15"
Trailing up to 18"
Dorotheanthus Mezoo Trailing - Red
Sun 4.75" pot
Succulent variegated foliage is
accented by dime-sized red flowers. A
vigorous trailer that is outstanding in
combinations.
Coleus, Electric Lime New!
Sun/Shade 4.75" pot
Bright lemon-lime leaves
won't fade. Add color and
texture to beds and container
plantings.
Height 14"-20"
Calibrachoa
(Hula Soft Pink pictured)
Bacopa
Bacopa and Calibrachoa - Sun 4.75" pot
Trailing , prolific bloomers that are a great addition to
hanging baskets or patio tubs in sunny locations.
Height 3" - 8" Trailing
Mini Dahlia - Sun
Uniform, double blooming
flowers on compact upright
plants.
Height 10" Space 12"
Geraniums - Zonal - Sun
Intense flower colors make these
a favorite in pots and flower beds.
Height 12"-18" Width 8"-12"
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6 Pack Flats - 18 premium plants per flat
4 Pack Flats -12 large plants per flat - New variety!
Wave Petunias
Sun
Outstanding performers!
Height 6-12"
Spreading to 3'
See order form for colors.
(Pink Passion pictured.)
New Guinea Sunpatiens - Mixed Colors
Sun/ Part Shade
Sun loving and heat loving.
Dense, bushy plants. Stay
slightly shorter in containers.
Height 24-36"
Spread 20-24"
(orange pictured - flat will be mixed colors)
Alyssum
Sun
Very fragrant, strong
performer in
containers and beds.
Height 6-10"
New Guinea
Sweet Cherry
New Guinea
Sweet Orange
Annual Vines and Grasses
Juncus spiralis - Big Twister
Sun 4.75" pot
Twisted-spiraled foliage adds
great texture to combinations.
Height 12"
Annual Basket Pack Flats
Annual Flats - for Sunny Areas (36 plants per flat)
New Guinea Impatiens
Shade/Sun
Feature large blooms with intense
color and attractive foliage.
Height 12"-24" Width 12"-15"
Sweet Potato Vine - Chartreuese and Dark Leaf
Sun 4.75" pot
Trailing vines add fantastic color to combinations or raised
beds. The Chartreuese variety is especially vigorous.
Coleus, Red Head New!
Sun/Shade 4.75" pot
Bright red leaves, well
branched. Add height and
texture to beds and
containers.
Height 18"-24"
Vinca Vine
Sun/Part Sun 4" pot
Great low-maintenance
vine.
Dracaena Spikes
Sun/Part Sun 4" pot
Use to add height to
containers or annual beds.
Height 15"-24"
Purple Fountain Grass
Sun 4.75" pot
Soft purple plumes add height and
interest to plantings and containers.
Height 3'-4'
Marigold
Sun
Large flowers on
strong stems.
Height 8-12"
Pansy
Sun/Part Sun
Big, beautiful flowers.
Tolerate cool weather.
Height 4-5"
Petunia-mix
Sun
Compact plants that will
bloom through
summer's heat.
Height 10-12"
Salvia - Sun
Eye-catching flowers on
upright plants.
Height 9-12"
Snapdragon - Sun
Bright colored blooms
on upright stems.
Height 18-22"
Zinnia - Sun
Colorful 2" double blooms on bushy
plants. Perform well in the heat.
Height 12" Width 15"
Annual Flats - for Shady Areas (36 plants per flat)
Begonia - fibrous mix
Part Sun/Shade
Compact plants that
will bloom through
summer.
Height 10-12"
Width 8-10"
Coleus-mix
Shade
Colorful/attractive
foliage .
Heat tolerant
Shade tolerant.
Height 12-14"
Width 10-12"
Impatiens
Shade
Great blooming
color for shady
places.
Height 8-10"
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