2015 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 andmarked them with a Plants and combinations that attract hummingbirds are marked with a

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Hanging Baskets - Sun

14” Awesome Sun Combo Hanging BasketA beautiful mix of annuals including Geraniums, blooming annual fillers, Petunias, and more! Colors and styles may vary.

Perennials & Perennial Grasses

12.8" ReigerBegonia (Shade)

12" Petunia Full Color Mix

11" Petunia Raspberry Blast

12.8" Ivy GeraniumBurgundy Bi-color

Astilbe, Elizabeth van VeenSun/Shade Zone 3Produces brilliant, raspberry red plumes atop red tinted, deep green foliage Blooms June - July.H 20-24" W 18-24"

Daylily, Mauna LoaSun/Part Sun Zone 35" tangerine flowers with narrow red margins.Blooms June - July.H 22-28" W 18-24"

Nepeta, Little TrudySun/Part Sun Zone 4Bright lavender purple flowers contrast perfectly with silvery green foliage.Blooms continuously June-Sept.H 10-12" W 12-18"

Hosta, Blue AngelPart Shade/Shade Zone 4Large, heavily textured deep blue foliage. Slug resistant. Blooms July. H 24-36" W 24-36"

Echinacea, Powwow Wild BerrySun/Part Sun Zone 3Robust plants produce loads of fragrant deep purple/pink blooms.Blooms July-Sept.H 20-24" W 18-24"

Hosta, MinutemanPart Shade/Shade Zone 3Strong growing plant has very dark green leaves with pure white margins. Blooms July-Aug.H 12-24" W 12-24"

Perov. Russian SageSun/Part Sun Zone 4Airy spires of soft lavender blue flowers with silvery foliage. Lovely herbal scent. Blooms July-Sept.H 3-4' W 2-3'

Phlox, Emerald BlueSun/Part Sun Zone 3Dark green, glossy foliage, light blue flowers. Good ground cover plant. Blooms April - May.H 3-6" W 16-20"

Leuca. Shasta Daisy, BeckySun/Part Sun Zone 4Large single white daisies hold up well in heat. Ideal for cut flowers. Blooms June-Aug.H 30-36" W 18-24"

Mondarda, FireballSun/Part Sun Zone 4Deep red flowers. Dark green foliage, disease resistant. Blooms July-Sept.H 24-30" W 24-30"

Grass, Calam. Karl FoersterSun/Part Sun Zone 4Seed heads turn wheat colored by mid summer and last into winter. Upright and clumping. H 4-5' W 2-3'

Grass, Misca. Flame GrassSun/Part Sun Zone 4Famous for its orange fall color. Features beautiful feathery plumes, clump forming. H 4' W 3-4'

12.8" Geranium Calliope Dark Red*Back by popular demand!Ivy-zonal cross produces big beautiful blooms on a mounding plant.

12.8" Thunbergia - Yellow New!

*Mike's favorite basket. This plant will trail and climb. Prolific bloomer. Picture represents plant size in summer.

12.8" Lofos - Compact Rose New!

2" Tubular flowers adorn this vigorous cascading vine.

12.8" New Guinea Impatiens (Shade/Sun)Large (up to 3") flowers are set off against dark foliage. New for 2015 - We are offering 2 bi-color varieties.

Sweet Cherry Sweet Orange

13" Dragon Wing Begonia -Red (Part Sun)

Hanging Baskets - Part Sun/Shade

Rose, Carefree CelebrationSun Zone 4Double blooms are a brilliant combination of orange, orange-red, and peach. Excellent disease resistance.Continuous bloomer. H 3-4' W 4-5'

Salvia, Sensation Deep BlueSun Zone 3Soft spikes of deep blue flowers on a compact plant. Deadhead spent flowers.Blooms May - July.H 10-12" W 12-15"

Dianthus, Everlast Lavender EyeSun/Part Sun Zone 4Display of semi-double lavender pink blooms with small burgundy eye from May - Sept. H 10-12" W 12-15"

Rose, Carefree WonderSun Zone 4Bright pink, double blooms w/ cream reverse. Excellent disease resistance.Continuous bloomer. H 2-3' W 2-3'

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10" Succulent Dish GardenSun - Part Sun

This bowl full of premium succulent plants has so many fun varieties, people can't help but touch them!

Low maintenance.

16” Awesome Sun Combination Patio TubA 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.

16” Begonia Tub - ShadeThis mix of red, yellow, orange and pink begonias complimented by trailing blue torenia brings fabulous color to shady locations.

12" Impatiens (Shade)

11" Geranium Patio Tub (Sun)

12" Torenia - Blue(Part Shade/Shade)12" Fuchsia (Shade)

The freshest fruits and vegetables are the ones you grow yourself! Tomatoes, Peppers, Herbs, and Small Fruits.

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.

Patio Containers - Sun

Patio Containers - Shade/Part Sun

Hanging Baskets - Part Sun/Shade, continued.

New! 16” Dragon Wing Begonia Red Tub -Part Sun/Shade

Showy red blooms are set off against large, glossy green 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.

10" Strawberry Fragoo Pink Hanging BasketSunProduces trailing runners with pretty pink flowers and sweet tasting strawberries throughout the summer. Planted in an extra deep basket.

Big Boy Tomato4.75" pot SunLarge red fruit and great flavor have made this tomato a long time favorite.

10" Sweet n Neat Patio Pot Tomato SunProduces tons of cherry sized tomatos on a compact plant that is bred to perform well in a container. In a 10" pot with a support cage.

Supersweet 100 Cherry Tomato4.75" pot SunProduces long clusters of cherry sized tomatoes with great sweet flavor.

Green Bell Pepper4.75" pot SunThe most popular 'sweet' pepper.

Jalapeno Pepper4.75" pot SunThis hot pepper is a favorite for salsa and poppers.

Herb - Sweet Basil4.75" pot SunPerfect for sauces, salads, pestos and other dishes.

Herb - Cilantro4.75" pot SunThe aromatic leaves are great in salsas, Asian, and Mexican dishes.

*Tomatoes and peppers will perform best if planted in the gound. Sweet n Neat tomato is bred to perform well in a container.

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Begonia, Dragon Wing - RedPart Sun/Shade 4.75" potNamed for it's eye-catching wing shaped leaves and large blooms. Heat tolerant. Height 12-15" Trailing up to 18"

Dorotheanthus Mezoo Trailing - RedSun 4.75" potSucculent variegated foliage is accented by dime-sized red flowers. A vigorous trailer that is outstanding in combinations.

Juncus spiralis - Big TwisterSun 4.75" potHas twisted-spiraled foliage. Height 12"

Annual Basket Pack Flats

Asparagus Fern Sun 4.75" potAdds great texture to combinations and beds.

Vinca VineSun/Part Sun 4" potGreat low-maintenance vine.

Dracaena SpikesSun/Part Sun 4" potUse to add height to containers or annual beds. Height 15"-24"

Annuals - 4.75" pots Traditional Favorites and Fun Fillerssee your order form for available colors

Annual Vines and Grasses

Bacopa

Mini Dahlia

Geraniums - Zonal - SunIntense flower colors make these a favorite in pots and flower beds. Height 12"-18" Width 8"-12"

New Guinea ImpatiensShade/Sun

Feature large blooms with intense color and attractive foliage.

Height 12"-24" Width 12"-15"New for 2015 we are offering 2 bi-color varieties!

Bacopa and Calibrachoa - SunTrailing, prolific bloomers that are a great addition to hanging baskets or patio tubs in sunny locations. Height 3"-8" Trailing

Mini Dahlia - SunUniform, double blooming flowers on compact upright plants. Height 10" Space 12"

Sweet Potato Vine - Chartreuese and Dark LeafSun 4.75" potTrailing vines add fantastic color to combinations or raised beds. The Chartreuese variety is especially vigorous.

Purple Fountain GrassSun 4.75" pot

Soft purple plumes add height and interest to plantings and containers.

Height 3'-4'

Annual Flats - for Shady Areas (36 plants per flat)

AlyssumSun Very fragrant, strong performer in containers and beds.Height 6-10"

MarigoldSun Large flowers on strong stems. Height 8-12"

PansySun/Part Sun Big, beautiful flowers. Tolerate cool weather.Height 4-5"

PetuniaSun Compact plants that will bloom through summer's heat.Height 10-12"

Salvia - SunEye-catching flowers on upright plants. Height 9-12"

Snapdragon - SunBright colored blooms on upright stems. Height 18-22"

Zinnia - SunColorful 2" double blooms on bushy plants. Perform well in the heat. Height 12" Width 15"

Begonia - fibrousPart Sun/ShadeCompact plants that will bloom through summer.Height 10-12" Width 8-10"

ColeusShadeFantastic foliage plants that add color and texture to shady pots and beds. Height 12-14" Width 10-12"

ImpatiensShadeGreat blooming color for shady places. Height 8-10"

Calibrachoa

6 Pack Flats - 18 premium plants per flat

Wave PetuniasSunOutstanding performers!Height 6-12" Spreading to 3'

4 Pack Flats - 12 large plants per flat - New Size!

New Guinea Sun Harmony Impatiens - MixedSun/Part ShadeFeature large blooms withintense color. Disease resistant. Height 16"-20"

Annual Flats - for Sunny Areas (36 plants per flat)

NG Sweet Cherry NG Sweet Orange