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P R O V E N ® S E L E C T I O N Proven Selections S 121 P R O V Begonia E Acalypha pendula N ™ 8-18cm (3-7") S Firetail Chenille Plant 20-30cm (8-12") BELLECONIA Series E L Fluffy masses of bright red chenille flower spikes are produced E Large double blooms start earlier and keep blooming longer C periodically during the year. Sobkowi ch T with increased heat and light level tolerance. Nordic I O Agrostis stolonifera ™ N BELLECONIA Apricot Blush S Green Twist 25-36cm (10-14") The bushy, grasslike foliage on this variety resembles bamboo BELLECONIA ™ Cream with a healthy looking, unique vining habit. Green Twist must BELLECONIA ™ Hot Orange be kept well-watered during hot spells. Trailing habit. Firetail Chenille Plant Acalypha pendula Green Twist Agrostis stolonifera ‘Wildcat Blue’ Anagallis ‘Wildcat Mandarin’ Anagallis Nordic ™ BELLECONIA Rose Anagallis BELLECONIA ™ Snow 15-30cm (6-12") WILDCAT Series BELLECONIA ™ Soft Orange From the breeding program at the University of New Hampshire, Wildcat is a groundbreaking series of early-blooming, compact, Begonia x hiemalis ® large-flowered anagallis. These plants make a stunning addition SOLENIA Series 20-30cm (8-12") to any container blooming from April until November. Compact, well-branched plants that set big, double blooms on Nordic, Sobkowich glossy, dark foliage. Great sun tolerance. Nordic USPP15137 ‘Wildcat Blue’ SOLENIA ® Chocolate Orange New this year. Magnificent blue blooms. ® SILVER CASCADE ® Artemisia stelleriana ™ ™ ™ SOLENIA Dark Pink BELLECONIA Apricot Blush Begonia BELLECONIA Cream Begonia BELLECONIA Hot Orange Begonia ‘Wildcat Mandarin’ USPP18845 ® Exquisite bright orange flowers. SOLENIA Light Pink ® Artemisia stelleriana SOLENIA Red SILVER CASCADE ® 10-20cm (4-8") SOLENIA ® Red Orange Silver-grey foliage nicely complements flowering plants SOLENIA ® Velvet Red and adds contrast. Trailing habit. Nordic SOLENIA ® Yellow Begonia NEW ® SUMMERWINGS Series 20-30cm (8-12") BELLECONIA ™ Rose Begonia BELLECONIA ™ Snow Begonia BELLECONIA ™ Soft Orange Begonia SOLENIA ® Chocolate Orange Begonia x hiemalis Huge, airy single blooms with continuous flowering all summer. Blooms earlier than traditional tuberous begonias. Nordic SUMMERWINGS ® Dark Elegance SUMMERWINGS ® Deep Red SOLENIA ® Dark Pink Begonia x hiemalis SOLENIA ® Light Pink Begonia x hiemalis SOLENIA ® Red Begonia x hiemalis SOLENIA ® Red Orange Begonia x hiemalis Some or all of the varieties listed herein may be protected under one or more for the following: Plant Variety Protection, United States Plant Patents, Utility Patents, and/or Plant Breeders’ Rights and may not be propagated or reproduced without authorization. SOLENIA ® Velvet Red Begonia x hiemalis SOLENIA ® Yellow Begonia x hiemalis SUMMERWINGS ® Dark Elegance Begonia SUMMERWINGS ® Deep Red Begonia 122 123 P R O V Begonia Dracaena indivisa E N ® 61-91cm (24-36") Spikes S 20-30cm (8-12") SUMMERWINGS Series (continued) Nordic E Long, deep green, fan-like foliage adds height to containers. L E SUMMERWINGS ® Ebony and Orange C Nordic T I ® O SUMMERWINGS Orange Nephrolepis exaltata N S SUMMERWINGS ® White Emerald Vase Boston Fer n 15-30cm (6-12") This attractive fern has wonderfully textured fronds and is Begonia boliviensis easy to grow. Nordic 25-30cm (10-12") ® ® Florencia Orange SUMMERWINGS ® Ebony and Orange Begonia SUMMERWINGS Orange Begonia SUMMERWINGS White Begonia Florencia Orange Begonia boliviensis Strong outdoor performance with good sun tolerance. Vigorous Fuchsia ® and well-branched with large, vivid orange flowers. Nordic 20-30cm (8-12") SHADOW DANCERS Series Begonia x hiemalis (Reiger) A very early bloomer and easy fuchsia series with exceptionally Vermillion Red 30-46cm (12-18") uniform and upright, compact growth. The flowers perch well A prolific bloomer all season that is perfect for sun or part sun. above the bushy, small-leaved foliage. Blooms all summer long Nordic and is heat tolerant. A great 4-inch crop. Nordic ® USPP13765 Brachyscome SHADOW DANCERS Betty BLUE ZEPHYR ™ 23-38cm (9-15") SHADOW DANCERS ® Marcia USPP13760 Lacy foliage and small, blue daisy flowers bloom all season Fuchsia to make a large impact in the garden. Nordic Vermillion Red Begonia x hiemalis (Reiger) BLUE ZEPHYR ™ Brachyscome MILLION BELLS ® Trailing Blue Calibrachoa MILLION BELLS ® Trailing Magenta Calibrachoa 25-36cm (10-14") Wilma Verslot Calibrachoa Stunning single blooms feature crimson red sepals and royal ® purple corollas that bloom spring to fall. Everblooming, even MILLION BELLS Series 8-20cm (3-8") in full sun. Nordic Incredibly easy to grow, Million Bells are hugely popular. Their profuse, self-cleaning flowers arrive in spring and keep going Glechoma hederacea until fall. Among the most hummingbird-friendly plants on Dappled Light USPP17683 8-15cm (3-6") the market. Great garden performers. Vigorous grower with pink stems and brightly variegated chartreuse scalloped leaves. Trailing habit. Nordic MILLION BELLS ® Trailing Blue USPP20505 Nearly purple blooms with a bright yellow center. Hedera Nordic, Sobkowich Glacier 8-15cm (3-6") Zone 5 ® ® MILLION BELLS Trailing Pink Calibrachoa Choca Mocha Cosmos astrosanguineus TINY MICE Cuphea llavea Spikes Dracaena indivisa This classic, fan-shaped, silvery green English ivy is a strong MILLION BELLS ® Trailing Magenta USPP14729 Can2348 grower, trailing variety that’s great for baskets, containers, Cascading purple-magenta flowers all season. Nordic and as a groundcover. Nordic, Sobkowich MILLION BELLS ® Trailing Pink USPP10287 Can1069 8-15cm (3-6") Zone 5 Bright pink blooms and tight-growing foliage. Golden Ingot Golden Ingot’s triangular-shaped ivy leaf is dainty, elegant, and Nordic, Sobkowich compact. The variegated leaves feature an overall lemon yellow Cosmos astrosanguineus tone with grey splotches and an emerald green rim. Nordic Choca Mocha 25-30cm (10-12") Ritterkreuz 8-15cm (3-6") Zone 5 Delicate chocolate-colored flowers are held on sturdy stems Fairly vigorous grower with trailing, self-branching habit. The surrounded by fern-like foliage. Nordic small, glossy dark green leaves have five to seven pointed lobes, Emerald Vase Boston Fern Nephrolepis exaltata SHADOW DANCERS ® Betty Fuchsia SHADOW DANCERS ® Marcia Fuchsia Wilma Verslot Fuchsia Cuphea llavea often with little side branches. Nordic, Sobkowich TINY MICE ® 25-36cm (10-14") Small bright red flowers from summer to early fall. Nordic Dappled Light Glechoma hederacea Glacier Hedera Golden Ingot Hedera Ritterkreuz Hedera 124 125 P R O V Hedera (continued) E Herbs Nordic N Teardrop 8-15cm (3-6") Zone 5 S E ‘Munstead’ Lavender 30-46cm (12-18") Zones 5-8 L This variety features shiny, dark green, unlobed teardrop-shaped E Compact English Lavender str ain with soft blue flowers. C leaves that are longer than they are wide. Nordic T I O 30-41cm (12-16") N 8-15cm (3-6") Zone 5 Greek Oregano White Ripple S White Ripple has strong white and green variegation on 5-lobed Compact well-branched variety. Essential herb for Greek leaves. Slower growing and self-branching. White Ripple is a or Italian cooking. trailing variety that works well in baskets or containers. Nordic Triple Curled Parsley 30-41cm (12-16") Teardrop Hedera White Ripple Hedera Yellow Ripple Hedera Licorice Splash Helichrysum petiolare Yellow Ripple 8-15cm (3-6") Zone 5 Dark green, finely curled leaves. Use as a garnish and Yellow Ripple is a slower growing, prostrate variety with zig-zag in salads and soups. stems. The foliage is silver green with butter yellow edges 30-41cm (12-16") Peppermint through all seasons. Nordic, Sobkowich True peppermint flavor. Helichrysum petiolare 20-30cm (8-12") Arp Rosemary 61-91cm (24-36") Zone 6 Licorice plants are exceptionally easy to grow, requiring little Strong upright growth with gr ey green needles. water and fertilizer to deliver a compact, upright, sturdy plant Spearmint 30-41cm (12-16") that is a great filler in containers and the landscape. Traditional spearmint flavor. Licorice Splash English Thyme 15-30cm (6-12") Delightful grey-green leaves with creamy variegation. Nordic Petite Licorice Helichrysum petiolare White Licorice Helichrysum petiolare Icicles Helichrysum thianschanicum Fragrant Blue Heliotrope arborescens Vigorous, spreading plants with strong flavor. Petite Licorice Lemon Thyme 15-30cm (6-12") Very compact grower with dainty, dusty, silver-green leaves. Semi-upright plants with strong citrusy flavor. Nordic Ipomoea batatas 15-30cm (6-12") White Licorice Black Heart Vigorous grower with lovely silver-w hite foliage. Nordic Trailing habit with garnet-purple, heart-shaped foliage. Nordic Helichrysum thianschanicum Icicles 20-41cm (8-16") Blackie Tight growth habit with long, delicate, intensely silver foliage. Vigorous grower with stunning dark purple, almost black, cascading foliage. Nordic, Sobkowich Upright habit. Nordic, Sobkowich Margarita Marine Heliotrope arborescens ‘Munstead’ Lavender Greek Oregano Triple Curled Parsley Heliotrope arborescens Fragrant Blue 30-36cm (12-14") Vigorous trailing and mounding grower with vibrant Large clusters of sweet smelling, purple flowers with chartreuse foliage. Nordic, Sobkowich upright semi-trailing habit. Nordic Heliotrope arborescens Marine 38-51cm (15-20") Large clusters of deep purple, vanilla-scented flowers all summer. Heat tolerant. Nordic Peppermint Arp Rosemary Spearmint English Thyme Lemon Thyme Black Heart Ipomoea batatas Blackie Ipomoea batatas Margarita Ipomoea batatas 126 127 P R O V E N Lamiastrum galeobdolon Oxalis vulcanicola S Hermann’s Pride 15-30cm (6-12")