Emerald Coast Growers Catalog - Summer 2008 - (Page 20) Ferns — Part shade, shade Gaillardia Athyrium Blanket flower — Sun These daisy-like flowers are prized for their drought tolerance, bright colors, and long period of bloom. ×grandiflora ‘Arizona Sun’ Selected for its compact habit and profusion of blooms, this Gaillardia boasts red-orange flowers edged in bright golden yellow. 8–12" Zones 3–10 72 .51 each 36.72 per tray ×g. ‘Fanfare’ NEW The flowers of this low-growing compact plant stand out from all other Gaillardia. Large, brilliant yellow-orange tubular trumpet-like petals with red bases surround each disc. Blooms all summer long! 12"–18" Zones 5–10, possibly colder (PP15892 Add .15 royalty per plant) 72 .68 each 48.96 per tray ×g. ‘Burgundy’ Deep wine-red from central disk to petals. 24–30" Zones 3–10 72 .47 each 33.84 per tray ×g. ‘Goblin’ Dwarf version with carminered petals and yellow rims. 10–12" Zones 3–10 72 .47 each 33.84 per tray Gaura continued lindheimeri ‘Bijou Butterflies’ Rosy-pink flowers are accented by the variegated foliage of this compact Gaura. New foliage is tinged pink. 8–12" Zones 7–10 (PP15479 add .10 royalty per plant) 72 .56 each 40.32 per tray l. ‘Blushing Butterflies’ Blush-pink flowers with compact, dark-green foliage. 2' Zones 5–9 (PP14661 add .15 royalty per plant) 72 .56 each 40.32 per tray l. ‘Crimson Butterflies’ Dark-crimson leaves and short, red stems hold hot-pink flowers. 18–24" Zones 5–10 (PP13189 add .15 royalty per plant) 72 .56 each 40.32 per tray l. ‘Passionate Blush’ Red stems carry pink flowers that are held closely to the foliage of this Gaura. Variegated foliage with rosy-colored new growth. Compact habit and long bloom time makes it ideal for containers and beds. 16–24" Zones 7–10 (PP17293 add .13 royalty per plant) 72 .56 each 40.32 per tray l. ‘Passionate Rainbow’ Bright pink flowers are held closely to the foliage instead of on the tips of slender stems. Variegated foliage with rosycolored new growth. 30" Zones 7–10 (PP17002 add .13 royalty per plant) 72 .56 each 40.32 per tray l. Pink Fountains (‘Walgaupf’) Compact selection of Gaura with an incredible display of rose-pink flowers through the summer. From breeder David Tristram. 2' Zones 5–10 (PP15555 add .08 royalty per plant) 72 .56 each 40.32 per tray l. ‘Siskiyou Pink’ An introduction from Siskiyou Nursery. Brilliant rosy-pink flowers with white stamens. 18–30" Zones 5–10 72 .56 each 40.32 per tray l. ‘Whirling Butterflies’ Bright white flowers and red stems that resemble butterflies float above willow-like foliage. 2–3' Zones 5–10 72 .56 each 40.32 per tray Japanese painted fern nipponicum ‘Pictum’ 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. This highly adaptable fern has gray-green foliage with strong silver highlights. The reddish stems add additional interest. The plant grows best in light shade and in a rich, moist soil. 12–18" Zones 3–9 36 1.49 each 53.64 per tray Cyrtomium Fortune’s cold hardy holly fern fortunei This fast-growing fern will tolerate colder weather than the much-loved Japanese holly fern. Erect habit with glossy, dark-green leaves. 18–30" Zones 5–10 36 1.61 each 57.96 per tray Dryopteris Geranium Hardy geranium — Sun, part shade Autumn fern erythrosora In early summer, new fronds first appear with copperybronze foliage. The copper color remains until they mature, in summer, and change to a shiny kelly green. 18–24" Zones 5–9 36 1.49 each 53.64 per tray Fragaria ‘Rozanne’ 2008 PPA Plant of the Year! ‘Rozanne’ is a clump-forming perennial with violet blue flowers appearing from late spring to early fall. Deep-green, fine-textured leaves with hints of chartreuse accentuate the vivid blooms. 20” Zones 5–8 (PP12175 add .32 royalty per plant) 50 1.60 each 80.00 per tray NEW Ornamental strawberry — Sun, part shade ‘Lipstick’ A completely unique groundcover. This slowly creeping, shiny green plant blooms heavily in spring, intermittently all summer, and then blooms strongly again in fall. 6–8" Zones 3–8 50 .62 each 31.00 per tray Gaura Helianthus — Sun, part shade Dwarf sunflower ‘Table NEW Mountain’ Striking golden yellow blooms adorn the top of each stem on this compact dwarf sunflower. 16" Zones 6–9 72 0.62 each 44.64 per tray Wand flower — Sun Dainty blooms float on wandlike spikes from early summer to frost. Long bloom season and drought tolerance make this a terrific plant for the landscape. Toll Free 1.877.804.7277 20 www.ecgrowers.com http://www.ecgrowers.com
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