2017 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

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Succulent Dish Garden

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" Petunia Full Color Mix

11" Petunia Raspberry Blast

12.8" Ivy GeraniumBurgundy Bi-color

Astilbe, MontgomerySun/Shade Zone 4Very full, dark red plumes on dark red stems w/ green leaves. Blooms June - July.H 18-20" W 15-20"

Daylily, Ruby Stella New!

Sun/Part Sun Zone 4Features 3" ruby red flowers. Everblooming & drought tolerant. Blooms June-Sept.H 12-18" W 16-20"

Sedum, Autumn JoySun Zone 4Dependable upright clump with rose red flowers that mature to rusty red. Good late season color. Blooms Aug-Oct.H 18-24" W 18-24"

Hosta, Stained Glass New!

Sun/Shade Zone 3Brilliant shiny gold foliage surrounded by a 2" wide dark green margin. Fragrant flowers. Blooms July-Aug. H 12"-24 W 12"-24"

Echinacea, Powwow Wild BerrySun/Part Sun Zone 3Robust plants produce loads of 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 CushionSun/Part Sun Zone 3Pale lavender-blue flowers with blue eye. Dark green glossy foliage. 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"

Monarda, Fireball Bee BalmSun/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, Calam. AvalancheSun/Part Sun Zone 4Clump forming. Wide white band down the center of each green leaf. Silver/tan plums appear in June. H 3-4' W 2-3'

12.8" Geranium Calliope Dark RedIvy-zonal cross produces big beautiful blooms on a mounding plant.

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

12.8" Lofos - Compact Rose2" Tubular flowers adorn this vigorous cascading vine.

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 4Semi-double lavender pink blooms with small burgundy eye. Blooms from May - Sept. H 10-12" W 12-15"

Hanging Baskets - Sun

10" Succulent Dish GardenSun - Part Sun10" Low-profile bowl full of premium succulent plants. Low maintenance. Plant varieties may vary.

Back by popular demand!

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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 -mixShadeThis 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) see order form for available colors.

12" Torenia - Purple Moon(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

Sweet Cherry

13" Dragon Wing Begonia -Red (Part Sun)

12.8" ReigerBegonia mix (Shade)

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

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 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.

Mix

12.8" New Guinea Impatiens (Shade/Sun)Produce large (up to 3") flowers all season.

16” Whopper Begonia Tub-redSun/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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Dragon Wing Begonia- RedPart Sun/Shade 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 Succulent variegated foliage is accented by dime-sized red flowers. A vigorous trailer, outstanding in combinations.

Juncus spiralis - Big TwisterSun 4.75" potTwisted-spiralingfoliage adds great texture to combinations. Height 12"

Annual Basket Pack Flats

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

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

New Guinea Sweet CherryShade/SunFeature large blooms with intense color and attractive foliage. Height 14"-16"

Dahlia Scarlet/Yellow -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" potSoft 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"

Marigold-mixSun 2" flowers on strong stems. Free-flowering. Height 8-12"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coleus-mixShadeAttractive foliage adds dramatic color to shady beds and contaniers. Height 12-14" Width 10-12"

Impatiens-mixShadeGreat blooming color for shady places. Height 8-10"

6 Pack Flats - 18 premium plants per flat

Wave PetuniasSunOutstanding performers!Height 6-12" Spreading to 3'See order form for availablecolors. (Pink Passion pictured.)

4 Pack Flats -12 large plants per flat

New Guinea Sunpatiens - Mixed ColorsSun/ Part ShadeSun 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)

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

Sun Coleus - 4.75" pots

Coleus, Electric Lime Sun/Shade 4.75" potBright lemon-lime leaves won't fade. Add color and texture to beds and container plantings. Height 14"-20"

Coleus, Ruby Slippers New!

Sun/Shade 4.75" potDark red leaves, well branched. Great color and texture for beds and large containers. Height 14"-24"

Bacopa Sun Spreading stems withlarge pure white flowers. A great addition to baskets or patio tubs. Height 3" - 8" Trailing

SunpatiensTropical Rose New!

Sun/Part ShadeBright chartreuese leaves w/dark margins are a striking contrast to rose colored blooms. Disease resistant. Height 16"-24"

Calibrachoa - Sun Well branched plants with stunning trumpet shaped flowers. Prolific bloomers.Trailing 10-12"(Hula Soft Pink pictured)