2017 DARWIN PERENNIALS QUALITY UNROOTED CUTTINGS PRODUCED BY DARWIN COLOMBIA WELCOME TO THE 2017 DARWIN PERENNIALS LINE-UP These varieties reflect our market’s unprecedented resurgence in the retail, landscape and nursery segments and the lasting value that perennials bring in both flowering and landscape performance. That’s why we’re proud to call them Perennials with Staying Power™! Check out exciting new introductions that represent the best in class of both hardy and tender perennials. Heat tolerance and Summer-long flowering are the hallmarks of our new Mirage series of tender Salvia greggii on page 65. These nine bold colors work marvelously in mixed containers and provide instant color in the landscape. And don’t miss our new hardy Penstemons, MissionBells Deep Rose and Cherry Sparks, on pages 51 and 49. Their beautiful, bell-shaped flowers combine Summer-long color with excellent container performance. Of course you'll find hundreds of other perennial options, including varieties from Blooms of Bressingham, leading European breeders and the industry ‘standards’ we all know and love. As always, our culture section, beginning on page 88, gives you the latest on propagation and finishing of our Darwin Perennials varieties. Your success is our success. We’re committed to bringing you the best Perennials with Staying Power, coupled with our Darwin Perennials team of customer service and technical support. We look forward to growing the perennial business with you! Sincerely,
Mike Klopmeyer, General Manager 630 588-3107, [email protected]
On the Cover: NEW Salvia Mirage Hot Pink
Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com DARWIN PERENNIALS® VARIETIES
DARWIN Achillea...... 1–3 Agastache...... 4 COLOMBIA Alyssum...... 8 Boltonia...... 10 There’s a lot going on behind the scenes to bring you a reliable supply of outstanding Caryopteris...... 14 genetics. Darwin Colombia, our unrooted Coreopsis...... 16-18 cutting production farm outside of Bogotá, is Eupatorium...... 23 transforming itself into the leading supplier of Gaura...... 28-29 perennial cuttings for the North American and European markets. Geranium...... 30 The farm has reliably produced unrooted Heliopsis...... 31 cuttings since 2002, and we continue to Heuchera...... VIII make a number of significant infrastructure Iberis...... 34 investments, including a centralized facility Lavandula...... 36–38 housing fertilizer injectors, water treatment and storage, and a new irrigation system for all of Leucanthemum...... 41 our greenhouses. Monarda...... 44–45 We also have new benching throughout Nepeta...... 46 the farm for stock production grown in Penstemon...... 49–51 pasteurized coco fiber that allows for excellent root development, resulting in high-quality Perovskia...... 52 cuttings. Rhodanthemum...... 59 There is also an on-site tissue culture Salvia...... 61–67 laboratory that houses our elite pathogen- Scabiosa...... 70–71 tested stock along with dedicated plant Veronica...... 82–84 pathology support for production. Like you, we’re in this for the long term! Viola...... 85–86
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Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com / 888 800-0026 CLASS I MEET YOUR DARWIN PERENNIALS DARWIN TEAM… PLANT-LOVING PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO YOUR GROWING TEAM AND SELLING WITH SUCCESS! YOU ALL THE WAY
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Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com / 888 800-0026 CLASS III BREEDER RESOURCES Star® Roses and Plants West Grove, PA container trials
ALTHOUGH DARWIN PERENNIALS HAS LONG BEEN KNOWN AND RESPECTED FOR OUR OWN BREEDING, WE HAVE STRENGTHENED OUR PORTFOLIO WITH THE ADDITION OF OUTSTANDING PERENNIALS SELECTIONS FROM STAR ROSES AND PLANTS, BLOOMS OF BRESSINGHAM AND OTHER QUALITY BREEDERS.
Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby, p. 51
IVIV CLASS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com / 888 800-0026 Achillea Moon Dust, p. 1 Caryopteris Grand Bleu, p. 14 STAR ® ROSES AND PLANTS PERENNIALS ARE NOW DARWIN PERENNIALS IN 2015, THIS EXCITING ACQUISITION INCORPORATED A STELLAR PERENNIALS LINE INTO THE DARWIN PERENNIALS PORTFOLIO. Nepeta Junior Walker, p. 46 Coreopsis Little Bird, p. 16 Our similar philosophies on product development and the introduction of high-quality vegetatively propagated materials makes this a winning match for everyone involved…including you! Here’s what this merger means for you:
More breeders on staff focusing on vegetative perennials in key product classes, to bring you a wider selection of in-demand products and new genetics.
Directed breeding with distinct goals of providing practical solutions to our grower customers and outstanding performance to home gardeners.
A rigorous trialing and selection process using container trial locations in all regions of the U.S., to ensure the best performance everywhere.
Garden trial performance in locations across the U.S., Penstemon Rock Candy, p. 50 Penstemon Amethyst Penstemon Rose so you can grow and sell with complete confidence. Quartz, p. 49 Quartz, p. 49 A dedicated team of industry veterans knowledgeable in herbaceous perennial performance to evaluate and select new products to grow your business.
Leading genetics totaling 25 varieties from this portfolio, including Penstemon Rock Candy®, Moody Blues® Veronica and Nepeta Junior Walker.
Additional firepower from Star Roses’ New Product Development team in trialing our products for the ultimate in performance.
New, dedicated East Coast trialing location in West Grove, PA for the entire lineup of Darwin Perennials genetics.
Perovskia Little Lace, p. 52 Veronica Moody Blues Mauve, p. 82
STAR ROSES & PLANTS V BLOOMS OF BRESSINGHAM TRIED & TRUSTED™ Blooms of Bressingham varieties are tested for years – in gardens and pot trials – at secure trial sites, leading perennial growers, universities and botanical gardens throughout North America. These comprehensive trials establish reliability and provide valuable information on regional performance, ensuring
satisfaction for you and your customers. Achillea 'Little Moonshine', p. 2
Check out these Bressingham beauties:
Achillea 'Little Moonshine', p. 2. Very early- blooming, compact version of 'Moonshine.'
Achillea Seduction Series, p. 2. Heat-loving plants with no meltdown.
Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee', p. 17. Upgrades the standard for threadleaf-type Coreopsis.
Leucanthemum Freak!®, p. 40. Fluffy flowers make a real garden showstopper.
Rudbeckia ‘Viette's Little Suzy’, p. 61. Deep Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’, p. 2 yellow flowers plus mahogany foliage in Fall.
Coreopsis ‘Crème Brulee’, p. 17 Leucanthemum Freak!, p. 40
Rudbeckia ‘Viette’s Little Suzy’, p. 61
VI BLOOMS OF BRESSINGHAM Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com THE BEST OF THE REST IN ADDITION TO OUR OWN UNBEATABLE GENETICS, DARWIN PERENNIALS BRINGS YOU THE FINEST PERENNIALS ON THE MARKET FROM OTHER LEADING BREEDERS. BUT SOMETIMES WE HAVE OUR FAVORITES FROM AMONG THOSE. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THESE NOTABLE VARIETIES AND SERIES. Agastache ‘Kudos Mandarin’, p. 4–5 NEW Kudos Agastache (Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.), p. 4–5. Six fiercely flowering varieties bred for lots of blooms on a mounded habit.
NEW Genti Campanula (Rene van Gaalen B.V.), p. 12–13. Beautiful, Winter-hardy series graces gardens with tons of Summer blooms.
NEW Wheels of Wonder™ Delosperma (Concept Plants B.V.), p. 21. Colorful, big- bloomed, drought-tolerant series lends Summer-long interest to rock gardens.
Gaudi™ Gaura (Florensis), p. 28. Incredibly vibrant blooms on a compact habit that’s ideal Campanula Genti Twisterbell, p. 12–13 for small containers.
Sensation™ Salvia (Florensis), p. 67. Nine compact and medium varieties join this series for rich displays of Summer color.
Gaura Gaudi
Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Golden, Gaura Gaudi Red, p. 28 p. 21
Salvia Sensation Compact Violet, p. 67
Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com / 888 800-0026 BEST OF THE REST VII CARNIVAL
MIXED CONTAINER IDEA Heuchera ‘Carnival Watermelon’ Salvia ‘Radio Red’ Salvia Lyrical™ White
A CARNIVAL OF COLOR AT A PRICE EVERYONE CAN ENJOY
VIIIVIII CLASS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com / 888 800-0026 Heuchera ‘Carnival Black Olive’ Heuchera ‘Carnival Candy Apple’
Heuchera 'Frosty Morn'
Keeps its striking coloration all the way to the garden!
Heuchera ‘Carnival Cocomint’ Heuchera ‘Carnival Heuchera ‘Carnival Coffee Bean’ Fall Festival’ HEUCHERA HEUCHERA (CORAL BELLS) (CORAL BELLS) Heuchera x hybrida Heuchera sanguinea
CARNIVAL SERIES 'FROSTY MORN' Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) Bloom Months: April to May Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Available as tissue culture-raised liners; Available as tissue culture-raised liners; contact your rep for more details. contact your rep for more details. Darwin Perennials Darwin Perennials Finally – outstanding, bright Heuchera • Consistent, stable variegation won’t that are well-matched and affordable! revert to green. • Eye-catching foliage has big consumer • Incredible color assortment of well- appeal. matched varieties with distinct leaf venation. • Does well in mixed shade containers and shady gardens. • Hybrid varieties have H. villosa parentage for excellent heat tolerance • Bright red flowers. Heuchera ‘Carnival Heuchera ‘Carnival Heuchera ‘Carnival Plum Crazy’ and better garden performance. Limeade’ Peach Parfait’ • Series is great for one-gallon programs and shade mixed containers. • Mounding habits are also brilliant in shady landscapes. • Carnival tissue culture-raised liners finish more quickly and uniformly. ‘Carnival Black Olive’ ‘Carnival Candy Apple’ ‘Carnival Cocomint’ PP24,927 ‘Carnival Coffee Bean’ PP24,943 ‘Carnival Fall Festival’ ‘Carnival Limeade’ PP24,899 ‘Carnival Peach Parfait’ PP24,928 ‘Carnival Plum Crazy’ PP24,771 ‘Carnival Rose Granita’ ‘Carnival Silver Streak’ PP24,770 ‘Carnival Watermelon’ PP24,803
Heuchera ‘Carnival Rose Granita’ Heuchera ‘Carnival Heuchera ‘Carnival Silver Streak’ Watermelon’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover HEUCHERA A-Z LISTING FROM ACHILLEA TO WALDSTEINIA, NEARLY 600 UNROOTED, IN-DEMAND VARIETIES TO SATISFY YOUR EXPANDING PERENNIALS MARKET.
2 CLASS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Achillea Achillea Achillea ‘Paprika’ Achillea New ‘Coronation Gold’ ‘Moonshine’ Vintage White
Achillea New Vintage Violet
Two-time winner! Excellent overall average score for second season, from the Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio.
Achillea New Vintage Red Achillea New Vintage Rose
ACHILLEA ACHILLEA (YARROW) (YARROW) Achillea Achillea millefolium
‘CORONATION GOLD’ ‘PAPRIKA’ Height: 36 in. (90 cm) Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) Bloom Months: Mid-June to July Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Large, deep yellow heads, excellent for Low, spreading plants have red blooms drying. with yellow centers; gray-green, fernlike foliage. ‘MOONSHINE’ Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) ACHILLEA Bloom Months: June to September (YARROW) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Achillea millefolium Blooms of Bressingham NEW VINTAGE™ SERIES • Bright yellow flowers over silvery foliage. Height: 12 to 14 in. (30 to 35 cm) • Wide heads come in early Summer Bloom Months: June to July and are slow to fade. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 • If cut back, more leaves – and Darwin Perennials sometimes flowers – appear later. • Tidy plant habit with no gap between foliage and flowers – outstanding in ACHILLEA containers. (YARROW) • Bold colors mature to attractive shades Achillea hybrid instead of fading to brown like other varieties. • Great for late-Spring one-gallon MOON DUST programs.
Height: 12 to 14 in. (30 to 35 cm) Red ‘Balvinred’ PP25,618 Achillea Moon Dust Bloom Months: June to July Rose ‘Balvinrose’ PP25,712 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Violet ‘Balvinolet’ PP25,750 Darwin Perennials White ‘Balvinwite’ PP25,711 ‘Novaachdus’ PP25,838 Compact habit is perfect for containers. • Soft yellow blooms. • Silvery green foliage. • Blends well with other colors in the garden.
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover ACHILLEA 1 Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’ Achillea ‘Saucy Seduction’
Achillea Little Moonshine Achillea ‘Peachy Seduction’ Achillea ‘Sunny Seduction’
LITTLE MOONSHINE ACHILLEA (YARROW) Height: 12 to 14 in. (30 to 35 cm) Achillea millefolium Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Blooms of Bressingham SONG SIREN™ COLLECTION PPAF Height: 20 to 22 in. (50 to 55 cm) • Bright, golden-yellow flower clusters. Bloom Months: June to July • Similar to ‘Moonshine’ but more USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 compact. Darwin Perennials • Gray-green foliage and very early- blooming. • Rich color selection in a garden-height Achillea. • Color holds up well in the garden. SEDUCTION SERIES • Ideal for one- or two-gallon Summer programs. Height: 23 to 27 in. (58 to 68 cm) Bloom Months: Mid-June to July ‘Angie’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 ‘Laura’ Blooms of Bressingham ‘Layla’ ‘Little Susie’ Achillea Tutti Frutti ‘Pomegranate’ Achillea Tutti Frutti ‘Apricot Delight’ Excellent flowering uniformity with ‘Pretty Woman’ remarkably dense columnar habit.
‘Peachy Seduction’ PP22,262 ‘Saucy Seduction’ PP20,782 ACHILLEA ‘Strawberry Seduction’ PP18,401 (YARROW) ‘Sunny Seduction’ PP20,808 Achillea tomentosa
TUTTI FRUTTI SERIES ‘KING EDWARD’ Height: 22 to 29 in. (56 to 74 cm) Height: 6 to 10 in. (15 to 25 cm) Bloom Months: Mid-June to July Bloom Months: Mid-June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Blooms of Bressingham Pale primrose-yellow flowers over wooly Outstanding compact habit is sturdy and foliage. full, with excellent flowering uniformity.
‘Apricot Delight’ PP18,738 ‘Pink Grapefruit’ PP20,741 ‘Pomegranate’ PP20,763 ‘Wonderful Wampee’ PP18,760
Achillea Tutti Frutti ‘Pink Grapefruit’ Achillea Tutti Frutti ‘Wonderful Wampee’
2 ACHILLEA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Achillea Song Siren ‘Pretty Woman’
Achillea Song Siren ‘Angie’
Colors as inspired as the songs they’re named for!
Achillea Song Siren ‘Laura’ Achillea Song Siren ‘Layla’
MIXED CONTAINER IDEA
Achillea Song Siren ‘Little Susie’ Achillea ‘King Edward’
AEGOPODIUM (GOUTWEED) Aegopodium podagraria
‘VARIEGATUM’ Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) Bloom Months: Summer USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Green and white variegated groundcover with lacy, creamy white flowers.
Aegopodium ‘Variegatum’ Perennial Mixed Container suggestion: Song Siren ‘Layla’ Achillea, ‘Silver Brocade’ Artemisia, ‘Halo Violet’ Viola and EnduraScape™ Hot Pink Verbena
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover AEGOPODIUM 3 AGASTACHE (ANISE HYSSOP) Agastache rugosa
‘LITTLE ADDER’ Height: 15 to 18 in. (38 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Darwin Perennials PP26,514 • Half the height of ‘Black Adder’ or ‘Blue Fortune,’ with better branching. • Three times the blooms of ‘Black Adder’ for three times the flower power. • Great show at retail and in the garden for better sell-through and repeat sales.
AGASTACHE Agastache ‘Blue Boa’ (MEXICAN HYSSOP) Agastache hybrid
‘BLUE BOA’ Height: 32 in. (80 cm) Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. PP24,050 Highly floriferous, with thick purple flower spikes and violet-blue blooms.
‘BLUE FORTUNE’ Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Tall spikes of soft blue flowers with fragrant foliage.
Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ KUDOS SERIES NEW FOR 2017 Height: 20 to 26 in. (50 to 66 cm) Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 Terra Nova® Nurseries, Inc. • Uniform, genetically dwarf series with well-branched, mounded habit. • Resists downy mildew. • Lots of blooms with Summer-long impact.
‘Kudos Ambrosia’ PP25,614 ‘Kudos Coral’ PP25,613 ‘Kudos Gold’ PP26,410 ‘Kudos Mandarin’ PP25,381 ‘Kudos Silver Blue’ PP25,344 ‘Kudos Yellow’ PP26,563
‘PURPLE HAZE’ Agastache ‘Kudos Silver Blue’ Height: 38 in. (96 cm) Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 10 Cool violet-blue flowers last into Fall.
Agastache ‘Little Adder’
Mint family member is an outstanding source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Agastache ‘Kudos Coral’
4 AGASTACHE Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ ATTRACT POLLINATORS! Darwin Perennials offers a number of varieties that appeal to bees and other pollinators. These varieties have been identified by research as beneficial to pollinators. Agastache ‘Little Adder’ and Kudos Series (p. 4–5) Aster ‘Purple Dome’ (p. 10) Boltonia Jim Crockett (p. 10) Buddleia Cran Razz and Flutterby Petite® Series (p. 11–12) Agastache ‘Kudos Mandarin’ Caryopteris Good as Gold (p. 14) Centaurea ‘Lavender Mist’ (p. 15) Eupatorium ‘Little Joe’ (p. 23) Gaillardia Gallo™ Series (p. 26–27) Geranium ‘Miss Heidi’ (p. 30) Heliopsis ‘Sunstruck’ and ‘Double Sunstruck’ (p. 31) Monarda Balmy™ Series (p. 44–45) Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’ and ‘Prairie Twilight’ and Penstemon digitalis varieties (p. 48–49) Phlox paniculata Garden Phlox varieties (p. 53) Phlox divaricata Woodland Phlox varieties (p. 53) Phlox stolonifera Creeping Phlox varieties (p. 54) Agastache ‘Kudos Ambrosia’ Agastache ‘Kudos Gold’ Rhodanthemum ‘Casablanca’ and ‘Marrakech’ (p. 59) Rudbeckia ‘Viette’s Little Suzy’ (p. 61) Salvia ‘Radio Red’ (p. 62) Impress customers who are concerned about the environment and crop productivity by promoting Darwin Perennials varieties that attract pollinators!
Agastache ‘Kudos Yellow’ Agastache ‘Purple Haze’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover AGASTACHE 5 Ajuga ‘Metallica Crispa’ Ajuga ‘Black Scallop’ Ajuga ‘Bronze Beauty’ Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’
Ajuga ‘Catlin’s Giant’ Ajuga ‘Mahogany’ Ajuga ‘Pink Lightning’ Ajuga ‘Silver Queen’
MIXED CONTAINER IDEA AJUGA ‘BURGUNDY GLOW’ (BUGLEWEED) Height: 3 to 6 in. (7 to 15 cm) Ajuga pyramidalis Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 ‘METALLICA CRISPA’ Blue flowers on pink and silver Height: 6 in. (15 cm) variegated leaves splashed with purple. Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 ‘CATLIN’S GIANT’ Blue flowers on cushions of curled, purple-bronze leaves with a metallic Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) sheen. Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Robust grower with bold leaves and AJUGA large, dark purple flowers. (BUGLEWEED) Ajuga reptans ‘MAHOGANY’ ‘BLACK SCALLOP’ Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: May to June Height: 6 in. (15 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Dark burgundy to black foliage with PlantHaven, Inc. bright blue flowers. PP15,815 Compact habit shows off shiny, nearly ‘PINK LIGHTNING’ black leaves with neat, scalloped edges and violet-blue flowers. Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 ‘BRONZE BEAUTY’ Sunny Border Nursery Height: 8 in. (20 cm) PP22,255 Bloom Months: May to June Green and white variegated leaves with USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 soft pink flower spikes. Deep bronze foliage topped by blue flower spikes.
Perennial Mixed Container suggestion: Touch Of Class Polemonium, Swirling Fantasy Heuchera, ‘Chocolate Chip’ Ajuga
6 AJUGA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Photo courtesy of Skagit Gardens Skagit of courtesy Photo Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ Ajuga ‘Dixie Chip’ NEW RHYTHMIX™ COMBOS DELIVER EASY STEPS FOR GROWING SUCCESS! Expand your premium offerings with unique, easy- care RhythMix™ perennial combos from Darwin Perennials. Perfectly choreographed for dramatic designs, these colorful combos let you take the lead with easy scheduling, growing and shipping. Ajuga ‘Mint Chip’ Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ Featuring popular vegetative and seed varieties, ‘SILVER QUEEN’ ‘MINT CHIP’ each one of the RhythMix Combos has undergone Height: 6 in. (15 cm) Height: 3 in. (7 cm) thorough trials and has been carefully selected, Bloom Months: May to June Bloom Months: May to June keeping your needs in mind. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ItSaul Plants LLC Blue flower spikes over white and green Want to get creative? Make your own perennial PP20,734 variegated leaves. combos! See our suggestions on pages 3 and 6. Narrow, deep green leaves are covered with brilliant blue flowers in Spring. The bottom line: RhythMix Combos help you AJUGA manage costs, put on a good show of color at (BUGLEWEED) retail and give gardeners long-lasting flower Ajuga x tenorii AMSONIA (BLUE STAR) power through Summer heat. ‘CHOCOLATE CHIP’ Amsonia x hybrida RhythMix liners are available to meet key finish Height: 4 in. (10 cm) ‘BLUE ICE’ dates – you’ll find combo photos and variety lists, Bloom Months: May to June supplier info and more at darwinperennials.com/ USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Height: 16 in. (40 cm) Bloom Months: May to June rhythmix. Dwarf form with narrow, chocolate- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 colored leaves and blue flowers. Starry blue blooms against narrow, bright green leaves that turn yellow ‘DIXIE CHIP’ in Fall. Height: 3 in. (7 cm) Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 ItSaul Plants LLC PP20,890 Unique, multi-colored foliage with brilliant blue flowers; spreading habit.
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover AMSONIA 7 Alyssum ‘Golden Spring’
Works well in mixed containers!
ALYSSUM Alyssum wulfenianum
‘GOLDEN SPRING’ Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Darwin Perennials PP25,710 Exciting season extender brings a fresh class of “WOW” to the early-Spring flowering group. • The first vegetative Alyssum of this species, with the largest flowers of its class. • Easy-to-grow, heat-loving, pest-free, hardy perennial. • Evergreen foliage. GOLDEN SPRING
8 ALYSSUM Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Armeria ‘Nifty Thrifty’ Armeria ‘Rubrifolia’
Artemesia French Tarragon Artemesia ‘Silver Brocade’ Artemesia ‘Powis Castle’
ARMERIA ARTEMISIA (THRIFT, SEA PINKS) (WORMWOOD) Armeria maritima Artemisia dracunculus sativa
‘NIFTY THRIFTY’ FRENCH TARRAGON Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) Height: to 36 in. (90 cm) Bloom Months: May to July Bloom Months: Non-flowering USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Compact green foliage with cream This true French tarragon brings a edges, rose-red globular flowers. distinct anise scent to perennial and herb gardens. ‘RUBRIFOLIA’ Height: 4 in. (10 cm) ARTEMISIA Bloom Months: May to July (WORMWOOD) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Artemisia schmidtiana Pink globe flowers over thin green foliage that turns red-purple in Fall. ‘SILVER MOUND’ Height: 6 to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm) Bloom Months: July ARTEMISIA USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 (WORMWOOD) Artemisia arborescens Compact, mounded plants have soft, silvery gray foliage and small yellow blooms. ‘POWIS CASTLE’ Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) Bloom Months: July ARTEMISIA USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 (WORMWOOD) Artemisia stelleriana Features fine-textured, lacy silver foliage spikes that grow mounded and upright. ‘SILVER BROCADE’ Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) Bloom Months: July USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Silvery foliage resembles Dusty Miller, outstanding for rock gardens and edging.
Artemesia ‘Silver Mound’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover ARTEMESIA 9 Boltonia Jim Crockett Buddleia Berry Fizz
Popular perennial scored very good to outstanding in Drought and heat-tolerant Buddleias are first choice for trials from Georgia to Minnesota. low-water gardens.
ASTER ASTER Aster novae angliae Aster x frikartii
‘PURPLE DOME’ MOENCH Height: 20 in. (50 cm) Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: August to October Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Solid masses of purple flowers with Deep blue flowers measure 2.5 in. yellow centers. (6 cm).
ASTER BOLTONIA Aster novi-belgii (FALSE ASTER) Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama ‘PROFESSOR ANTON KIPPENBURG’ JIM CROCKETT Height: 15 in. (38 cm) Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall Aster ‘Purple Dome’ Aster ‘Professor Anton Kippenburg’ Bloom Months: May to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Lavender-blue flowers with gold Darwin Perennials centers. ‘Mabolimket’ PP16,678
• Early and free-flowering U.S. native ‘WOOD’S PINK’ species. • Medium to dark green foliage and Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) abundant lavender blooms with yellow Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall centers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 • Compact, mounded habit. Pale pink flowers with light yellow centers.
‘WOOD’S PURPLE’ Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Purple-blue flowers with light yellow centers.
Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’ Aster ‘Wood’s Aster Moench Buddleia ‘Black Purple’ Knight’
10 ASTER Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Buddleia Blaze Pink Buddleia Cran Razz
The first really pink Buddleia! A great pollinator plant – bees and hummingbirds love the deep cranberry-color flowers!
BUDDLEIA BUZZ™ SERIES (BUTTERFLY BUSH) Height: 4 to 5 ft. (1.2 to 1.5 m) Buddleia davidii Bloom Months: July to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 BERRY FIZZ Cultivaris North America LLC NEW FOR 2017 Long-blooming series is suitable Height: 4 to 5 ft. (1.2 to 1.5 m) for gallon pots and smaller garden Bloom Months: May to September spaces. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 Ivory ‘TOBUD072’ PP23,464 Star Roses and Plants Lavender ‘TOBUDVIOLE’ PP22,063 ‘Bosbrizz’ Magenta Improved ‘TOBUD0802’ • Beautiful full habit. PP23,463 • Long blooming. Midnight ‘TOBUDMIDNI’ PPAF • Spectacular color. Purple ‘TOBUDPIPUR’ PP22,064 Sky Blue Improved ‘TOBUD0615’ PP23,461 ‘BLACK KNIGHT’ Velvet ‘TOBUD0703’ PP23,462 Height: to 7 ft. (2 m) Bloom Months: July to September CRAN RAZZ Buddleia Buzz Lavender Buddleia Buzz Buddleia Buzz USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Midnight Velvet NEW FOR 2017 Deep blue-black flowers and silvery Height: 5 to 6 ft. (1.5 to 1.8 m) foliage. Bloom Months: May to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 BLAZE PINK Star Roses and Plants ‘Boscranz’ PP25,730 NEW FOR 2017 Height: 5 to 6 ft. (1.5 to 1.8 m) • Extremely free-flowering. Bloom Months: May to September • Blooms from Spring until mid-Fall. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 • Panicles grow an amazing 8 in. Star Roses and Plants (20 cm) long. ‘Bosblink’ PP25,731 • Smaller flowers accented by silvery foliage. • Long flowering period. • Drought and heat tolerant.
Buddleia Buzz Buddleia Buzz Buddleia Buzz Buddleia Buzz Ivory Magenta Improved Purple Sky Blue Improved
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover BUDDLEIA 11 Buddleia Flutterby Petite Tutti Fruitti Pink Buddleia True Blue
Blue Heaven and Tutti Fruitti Pink are THE first Buddleias to The truest blue flowers, with silvery gray foliage. flower and sell at retail, sparking strong Spring sales.
FLUTTERBY PETITE® CAMPANULA (BELLFLOWER) NEW FOR 2017 Campanula garganica Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) Bloom Months: May to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 ‘DICKSON’S GOLD’ Star Roses and Plants Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) • Truly dwarf and compact series. Bloom Months: May to July • Proven cold tolerance. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 • Non-invasive varieties. Blue star-shaped flowers on golden Blue Heaven ‘Podaras #8’ PP22,069 foliage. Tutti Fruitti Pink ‘Podaras #13’ PP22,177 CAMPANULA TRUE BLUE (BELLFLOWER) NEW FOR 2017 Campanula glomerata Height: 61 to 73 in. (1.55 to 1.85 m) Bloom Months: May to September GENTI SERIES USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 Star Roses and Plants NEW FOR 2017 ‘Bostulu’ PP25,708 Height: 14 to 19 in. (35 to 48 cm) Bloom Months: May to July • Strong stems and upright habit. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 • Reblooming, with big flowers. Rene van Gaalen B.V. • Low seed set. • Beautiful, long-flowering Campanula. • Holds its shape well in the garden. CALAMINTHA • Very Winter-hardy (CALAMINT) Blue ‘Allgentibl’ PP24,687 Calamintha grandiflora Twisterbell ‘Allgentitwist’ PP25,403 White ‘Allgentiw’ PP24,686 ‘VARIEGATA’ Height: 18 in. (45 cm) Bloom Months: May to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11 Pink flowers on fragrant, variegated white and green foliage.
Buddleia Flutterby Petite Blue Heaven
12 BUDDLEIA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Campanula Genti Twisterbell Calamintha ‘Variegata’
Campanula Genti Blue Campanula Genti White Campanula ‘Dickson’s Gold’
CAMPANULA BLUE WATERFALL (BELLFLOWER) Height: 8 in. (20 cm) Campanula portenschlagiana Bloom Months: May to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ‘BIRCH HYBRID’ Blooms of Bressingham ‘Camgood’ PP13,161 Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: June to August Low-growing, vigorous, spreading habit USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 with some repeat blooming in Fall; excellent in containers and baskets. A dwarf form with pale blue flowers.
‘MISS MELANIE’ CAMPANULA (BELLFLOWER) Height: 8 in. (20 cm) Campanula punctata Bloom Months: May to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7 ‘CHERRY BELLS’ Lavender-blue flowers on a compact plant. Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) Bloom Months: May to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Campanula ‘Birch Campanula ‘Miss Campanula ‘Blue Rivulet’ Hybrid’ Melanie’ CAMPANULA Cherry-red bells with creamy spotted (BELLFLOWER) interiors and spreading foliage. Campanula poscharskyana
‘BLUE RIVULET’ Height: 6 in. (15 cm) Bloom Months: May to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Blooms of Bressingham PP20,082 Vigorous grower features spreading habit and prolific star-shaped, lavender- blue flowers with white eye.
Campanula Blue Waterfall Campanula ‘Cherry Bells’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover CAMPANULA 13 Campanula Iridescent Bells Caryopteris Good As Gold
Blooms a long time for better sell-through and excellent Compact, dense dome of brilliant Spring and Summer garden show. foliage.
CAMPANULA CARYOPTERIS (BELLFLOWER) (BLUEBEARD) Campanula x hybrida Caryopteris x clandonensis
IRIDESCENT BELLS GRAND BLEU® Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) Height: 48 in. (1.2 m) Bloom Months: April to September Bloom Months: August to October USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Burpee Darwin Perennials ‘Iribella’ PPAF ‘Inoveris’ PP17,837 • Eggplant-colored buds and light • Deep purple-blue flower clusters. lavender flowers that bloom all Summer • Compact, upright plant habit. long. • Blooms till first frost. • Non-seeding variety won’t become invasive in gardens and landscapes. • Tidy habit for patio containers, smaller beds and mid-borders.
CARYOPTERIS (BLUEBEARD) Caryopteris hybrid
GOOD AS GOLD Height: 36 to 48 in. (90 cm to 1.2 m) Bloom Months: August to October USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 8 Darwin Perennials ‘Novacargol’ PP26,035 • Tender perennial. • Chartreuse foliage with violet-blue flowers in late Summer. Caryopteris Grand Bleu • Attracts butterflies.
One of the best blue Caryopteris on the market.
14 CAMPANULA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Centaurea ‘Lavender Mist’
Better branching, shorter habit and lots more flower power!
Caryopteris ‘Dark Knight’
‘DARK KNIGHT’ ‘GOLD BULLION’ Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 75 cm) Height: 12 to 15 in. (30 to 38 cm) Bloom Months: July to September Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Blooms of Bressingham Purple flowers complement dark green PP10,865 foliage. High-wattage chartreuse leaves CENTAUREA contrast with electric blue blooms in (CORNFLOWER) late Spring, early Summer. Centaurea montana ‘LAVENDER MIST’ ‘AMETHYST DREAM’ Height: 16 to 18 in. (40 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: April to June Height: 20 in. (50 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Bloom Months: June to July Burpee USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 PPAF Blooms of Bressingham PP20,781 • 50% more flowers on a compact habit for plenty of retail appeal. Centaurea ‘Amethyst Dream’ Centaurea ‘Amethyst in Snow’ Unique “shingled” buds grow into showy, • Uniform flowering when bulked and radiant, royal-purple blooms accented overwintered. by softly haired, silver foliage. • Longer blooming time than other cultivars. ‘AMETHYST IN SNOW’ Height: 14 in. (35 cm) CERATOSTIGMA Bloom Months: June to July (LEADWORT) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Blooms of Bressingham PP18,284 Height: 8 to 12 in. (20 to 30 cm) Lovely bicolor blooms in a striking new Bloom Months: August to September flower form with dense masses of silvery USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 green foliage. Small blue flowers over shiny green foliage that turns bronze-red in Fall.
Centaurea ‘Gold Bullion’ Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover CERATOSTIGMA 15 Coreopsis Sunny Day Coreopsis Little Bird
Excellent choice to brighten borders and containers. Significant advancement in dwarf and rounded habit makes this a great container plant.
CHRYSOGONUM COREOPSIS (GREEN & GOLD) (TICKSEED) Chrysogonum virginianum Coreopsis grandiflora
‘PIERRE’ SUNNY DAY Height: 6 in. (15 cm) Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) Bloom Months: Spring Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Darwin Perennials Yellow daisy flowers on soft green ‘Balcorsunay’ PP17,405 foliage clumps. • Lots of big, bright, single yellow blooms on compact plants. COREOPSIS • Remove spent flowers to encourage (TICKSEED) reblooming. Coreopsis auriculata • North American native species.
‘NANA’ COREOPSIS © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Height: 9 in. (22 cm) (TICKSEED) Chrysogonum ‘Pierre’ Coreopsis ‘Nana’ Bloom Months: April to June Coreopsis hybrid USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Small, daisylike flowers in brilliant CRUIZIN' MAIN STREET orange-yellow on bushy plants with Height: 18 in. (45 cm) large, rounded, dark green, evergreen foliage. Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 ItSaul Plants LLC. PP24,562 Brilliant flowers and dark green, threadleaf foliage.
LITTLE BIRD Height: 12 to 14 in. (30 to 35 cm) Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Darwin Perennials ‘Novacorbir’ PP26,108 • True dwarf with rounded habit. • Yellow flowers and dense, narrow foliage. Coreopsis Cruizin’ Main Street • Makes a great container plant.
16 CHRYSOGONUM Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ © MasterTag © MasterTag Coreopsis Mayo Coreopsis Coreopsis Coreopsis Clinic Flower of Hope ‘Moonbeam’ ‘American Dream’ ‘Limerock Ruby’
Coreopsis Créme Caramel
Equally at home in mass plantings or containers.
Coreopsis ‘Limerock Passion’ Coreopsis Solanna ‘Golden Sphere’
MAYO CLINIC FLOWER OF HOPE® ‘LIMEROCK DREAM’ COREOPSIS (TICKWEED) Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Height: 16 in. (40 cm) Coreopsis verticillata Bloom Months: June to July Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 ‘CRÈME BRULEE’ ItSaul Plants LLC Blooms of Bressingham ‘Electric Avenue’ PP24,688 PP16,923 Height: 20 in. (50 cm) Produces lots of screaming yellow Tender perennial has long-blooming Bloom Months: June to July flowers with narrow green leaves. Tag daisy flowers that start apricot-pink and USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 purchase required. mature to hot orange. Blooms of Bressingham PP16,096 SOLANNA™ ‘GOLDEN SPHERE’ ‘LIMEROCK PASSION’ Larger, deeper yellow flowers and greater vigor than 'Moonbeam', with Height: 8 in. (20 cm) Height: 16 in. (40 cm) brighter foliage and better powdery Bloom Months: May to September Bloom Months: June to July mildew resistance. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 Danziger “Dan” Flower Farms Blooms of Bressingham CRÈME CARAMEL™ PPAF PP15,979 Bright yellow, fully double flowers on Tender perennial has graceful habit and Height: 18 in. (45 cm) Bloom Months: May to July Coreopsis ‘Limerock Dream’ a compact habit with lance-shaped lavender-pink daisy flowers that mature foliage. to lighter pink tones. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Darwin Perennials ‘Novcorcar’ PP22,565 COREOPSIS ‘LIMEROCK RUBY’ • Terracotta-colored blooms and narrow, (TICKSEED) Height: 16 in. (40 cm) bright green foliage. Coreopsis rosea Bloom Months: June to July • Mixes well with other perennials and USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 roses. ‘AMERICAN DREAM’ Blooms of Bressingham • Compact and dense habit. PP15,455 Height: 9 to 15 in. (23 to 38 cm) Tender perennial boasts bright ruby-red Bloom Months: June to July ‘MOONBEAM’ daisy flowers — a rarity among garden USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 plants! Height: 15 to 18 in. (38 to 45 cm) Fine, dark green foliage sprinkled with Bloom Months: June to July rose-pink flowers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Small, lemon-yellow flowers on bushy plants with dark green foliage.
Coreopsis ‘Crème Brulee’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover COREOPSIS 17 Coreopsis ‘Sylvester’ Coreopsis ‘Tweety’
Pure yellow blooms are perfect for small spaces – native Long-blooming Sylvester grows fast and full! cultivar in North America.
‘ROUTE 66’ ‘TWEETY’ Height: 24 to 27 in. (60 to 68 cm) Height: 14 to 16 in. (35 to 40 cm) Bloom Months: June to August Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ItSaul Plants LLC Darwin Perennials PP20,609 PP23,347 Yellow flowers with a striking burgundy • Ever-blooming plant with plenty of ring around the crown that bleeds to sunny yellow flowers. petal tips as the season progresses. • Compact, bushy habit requires no PGRs or bulking. ‘SWEET MARMALADE’ • Ideal for quart programs.
Height: 12 in. (30 cm) ‘ZAGREB’ Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Height: 16 to 24 in. (40 to 60 cm) Blooms of Bressingham Bloom Months: June to July PP20,702 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Flowers open deep orange and mellow Upright, bushy plants bear deep golden to soft apricot-yellow; can become yellow flowers. Coreopsis Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’ bright yellow in very high temperatures. ‘Route 66’ COREOPSIS ‘SYLVESTER’ (TICKWEED) Height: 16 to 20 in. (40 to 50 cm) Coreopsis x hybrida Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ‘JETHRO TULL’ Darwin Perennials PP24,767 Height: 15 in. (38 cm) Bloom Months: May to August • Fuller plants can be finished from first- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 year cuttings. ItSaul Plants LLC • Bright, golden yellow blooms are twice PP18,789 the size of other C. verticillata. • Perfect for gallon programs. Compact hybrid dwarf variety produces fluted, non-fading, golden yellow flowers all Summer.
Coreopsis ‘Jethro Tull’ Coreopsis ‘Sweet Marmalade’
18 COREOPSIS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Delosperma ‘Alan’s Apricot’ Delosperma Red Mountain Flame
‘TEQUILA SUNRISE’ LAVENDER ICE Height: 14 to 16 in. (35 to 40 cm) Height: 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) Bloom Months: June to October Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 10 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Ken and Linda Smith Plant Select ‘Psfave’ Long, pointed leaves with yellow margins topped by golden blooms Frosted lavender flowers and strong with red eye. green succulent foliage.
HARDY JEWEL™ GARNET MESA VERDE® Height: 5 to 26 in. (13 to 66 cm) Height: 2 in. (5 cm) Bloom Months: June to July Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. Plant Select PP22,485 ‘Kelaidis’ PP13,876 Brilliant, jewel-toned blooms on dense, Vigorous, compact plants have low-growing mounds of fine foliage. iridescent salmon-pink flowers and Coreopsis ‘Tequila Sunrise’ Coreopsis Hardy Jewel Garnet succulent gray-green foliage.
DELOSPERMA ® (ICE PLANT) RED MOUNTAIN FLAME Delosperma NEW FOR 2017 Height: 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) ‘ALAN’S APRICOT’ Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 NEW FOR 2017 Plant Select Height: 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) ‘PWWG02S’ Bloom Months: June to September Tough, drought-tolerant groundcover USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 10 has improved color and performance Plant Select over Red Mountain. Hardy, drought-tolerant groundcover in shades of apricot with yellow highlights is a Plant Select® award winner.
Delosperma Lavender Ice Delosperma Mesa Verde
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover DELOSPERMA 19 © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Delosperma Table Mountain Delosperma Delosperma Delosperma Red Mountain Delosperma Fire Spinner cooperi Starburst
Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Garnet’ Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Ruby’ Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Grenade’
TABLE MOUNTAIN® DELOSPERMA (ICE PLANT) Height: 2 in. (5 cm) Delosperma dyeri Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ® Plant Select RED MOUNTAIN ‘John Proffitt’ Height: 2 in. (5 cm) Shimmering fuchsia blooms with Bloom Months: June to August white centers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Plant Select ‘Psdold’ DELOSPERMA • Shiny, light red blooms on robust, (ICE PLANT) evergreen plants. Delosperma congestum • Plenty of flowers throughout the Height: 2 in. (5 cm) growing season. Bloom Months: June to August • A great groundcover for slopes USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 and borders. (NOT SHOWN) Cheery yellow flowers on tight, succulent foliage. DELOSPERMA (ICE PLANT) Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Amethyst’ DELOSPERMA Delosperma floribundum (ICE PLANT) ® Delosperma cooperi STARBURST Height: 3 in. (7 cm) Height: 4 in. (10 cm) Bloom Months: June to August Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 10 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Plant Select Rose-pink flowers on mats of succulent leaves. Orchid-pink blooms accented with white centers.
Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Opal’ Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Rosequartz’
20 DELOSPERMA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Topaz’ Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Peridot’
Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Moonstone’ Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Fire Wonder Violet Wonder DELOSPERMA WHEELS OF WONDER™ SERIES (ICE PLANT) NEW FOR 2017 Delosperma hybrid Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) Bloom Months: June to August ® FIRE SPINNER USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Height: 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) Concept Plants B.V Bloom Months: June to August • Perfect for rock gardens. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 • Drought tolerant. Plant Select • Large flowers. ‘P001S’ Fire Wonder ‘WOWDAY2’ PP25,645 Tricolored flowers of orange, magenta Golden Wonder ‘WOWD20111’ PP25,684 and white with succulent green foliage. Hot Pink Wonder ‘WOWDRY1’ PPAF Orange Wonder ‘WOWDOY3’ PP25,600 JEWEL OF DESERT SERIES Violet Wonder ‘WOWDRW5’ PP25,572 White Wonder ‘WOWDW7’ PP25,599 Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 DELOSPERMA Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Concept Plants B.V. (ICE PLANT) Hot Pink Wonder Orange Wonder Heat and sun-loving, first-year-flowering Delosperma nubigenum series is drought-tolerant once Height: 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) established. Bloom Months: June to August NEW 'Jewel of Desert Amethyst' PPAF USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 ‘Jewel of Desert Garnet’ PP23,471 (NOT SHOWN) Spreading, succulent NEW 'Jewel of Desert Grenade' PPAF leaves and deep yellow flowers. ‘Jewel of Desert Moonstone’ PP23,491 NEW 'Jewel of Desert Opal' PPAF ‘Jewel of Desert Peridot’ PP23,566 ‘Jewel of Desert Rosequartz’ PP23,452 ‘Jewel of Desert Ruby’ PP23,453 ‘Jewel of Desert Topaz’ PP23,492
Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Golden Wonder White Wonder
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover DELOSPERMA 21 Erysimum Golden Glow
Erysimum Coral Glow Erysimum Orange Glow
ERYSIMUM (WALLFLOWER) Erysimum x hybrida
GLOW SERIES NEW FOR 2017 Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) Bloom Months: March to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Cultivaris North America LLC Low-growing Erysimum has improved hardiness and bright colors for early Spring. Coral Golden Orange ‘INNERY02’
Erysimum Winter ‘Joy Improved’ Erysimum Winter Sorbet Improved Erysimum Winter Orchid WINTER™ SERIES Height: 18 in. (45 cm) Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Cultivaris North America LLC Long-blooming tender perennials have lovely, fragrant flowers on green, linear foliage in early Spring. ‘Joy Improved’ ‘Light’ Orchid ‘INNERYWHIN0RCH’ PP22,467 NEW 'Party' ‘Passion’ ‘Rouge’ Sorbet Improved ‘INNERYWS’ Sun ‘INERYWISUN’
Erysimum Winter ‘Passion’ Erysimum Winter ‘Rouge’ Erysimum Winter Sun
22 ERYSIMUM Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Eupatorium ‘Little Joe’
Strong, sturdy stems won’t flop!
Erysimum Winter ‘Party’
ERYSIMUM EUPATORIUM (WALLFLOWER) (JOE-PYE WEED) Erysimum linifolium Eupatorium maculatum
‘BOWLES MAUVE’ ‘GATEWAY’ Height: 12 to 15 in. (30 to 38 cm) Height: 5 to 6 ft. (1.5 to 1.8 m) Bloom Months: April to May Bloom Months: July to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 ‘Balchermauv’ PP26,604 Mauve-pink flowers against deep red Narrow, gray-green leaves and large stems make a bold garden display. flower heads with bright lavender blooms. EUPATORIUM (JOE-PYE WEED) EUPATORIUM Eupatorium rugosum (JOE-PYE WEED) Eupatorium dubium ‘CHOCOLATE’
Erysimum Winter ‘Light’ Eupatorium ‘Gateway’ ‘LITTLE JOE’ Height: 4 to 5 ft. (1.2 to 1.5 m) Bloom Months: August to September Height: 3 to 4 ft. (90 cm to 1.2 m) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Bloom Months: August to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Upright perennial with dark bronze- purple, lanceolate foliage and creamy Darwin Perennials white flowers. PP16,122 • Dwarf variety with green foliage and lavender-pink flowers. • Large clusters of flowers in Summer dry to attractive light brown seed head in Fall. • Tolerates seasonally wet to rather dry sites. © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Company Henry John The © Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ Eupatorium ‘Chocolate’
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Quickly locate specific plant details and culture Euphorbia Red Velvet in a convenient format. Find hardiness zone, plant habit, height and width, watering and fertilizer needs, recommended spacing and exposure, and Strong red color sparks Summer and Fall programs general information about each plant. and sales.
Watch helpful videos including: • Presentations of the latest new varieties from Darwin Perennials • A closer look at Darwin Colombia, our new EUPHORBIA EUPHORBIA (SPURGE) (SPURGE) production farm Euphorbia amygdaloides Euphorbia characias x martinii
Learn about upcoming events and the latest RED VELVET BLACKBIRD updates in the world of perennials. Height: 18 to 20 in. (45 to 50 cm) Height: 14 to 16 in. (35 to 40 cm) Visit 'Ask The Experts' to get growing and Bloom Months: March to May Bloom Months: Spring to Summer selling info from Darwin Perennials' plant-loving USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 10 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Florensis PlantHaven, Inc. professionals. ‘Floreupred’ PPAF ‘Nothowlee’ PP17,178 • Striking foliage survives Summer heat • Chartreuse flowers contrast with dark View listings of suppliers to find the perfect source and intensifies into Fall. purple foliage. for your needs. • Perfect for container gardens and • Foliage is dark green when planted in landscapes. shadier areas. All this and more is at your fingertips via your • Thrives in full sun and well-drained • Compact, bushy habit. computer or mobile device! soils.
RUBY GLOW EUPHORBIA (SPURGE) Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Euphorbia polychroma Bloom Months: March to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11 ‘BONFIRE’ PlantHaven, Inc. ‘Waleuphglo’ PP22,200 Height: 10 in. (25 cm) Bloom Months: Spring to Summer Eye-catching, ruby foliage on compact plants with spreading habit. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Blooms of Bressingham PP18,585 Neat, uniform mounds of green foliage quickly mature to rich maroon-red in Summer; has glowing chartreuse-gold flowers in Spring.
24 EUPHORBIA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Euphorbia Ruby Glow Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’
Euphorbia Blackbird Euphorbia ‘Bonfire’
EUPHORBIA EUPHORBIA (SPURGE) (SPURGE) Euphorbia sequieriana x nicaeensis Euphorbia x martinii
‘BLUE HAZE’ ‘ASCOT RAINBOW’ Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Height: 20 in. (50 cm) Bloom Months: April to May Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 PlantHaven, Inc. PlantHaven, Inc. PP14,868 PP21,401 Tender perennial's blue foliage, red Vigorous variety has very colorful, stems and yellow flowers make a variegated foliage that turns deep red in stunning display. cooler weather.
EUPHORBIA TINY TIM (SPURGE) Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Euphorbia wulfenii Bloom Months: April to May Euphorbia ‘Blue Haze’ Euphorbia ‘Shorty’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 ‘SHORTY’ PlantHaven, Inc. ‘Waleutiny’ PP16,930 Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Fleshy, medium green leaves topped Bloom Months: April to May with spikes of chartreuse flowers with USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 red eyes. ItSaul Plants LLC PP19,808 Tender perennial has blue-green foliage and large yellow blooms.
Euphorbia Tiny Tim
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover EUPHORBIA 25 GALLO™
Gaillardia Gallo Dark Bicolor
GALLO ROLLS OUT A BRIGHT BLANKET OF COLOR FROM SUMMER INTO FALL
26 CLASS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Gaillardia Gallo ‘Bright Red’ Gaillardia Gallo ‘Red’ Gaillardia Gallo ‘Fire’ Gaillardia Gallo Dark Bicolor
Gaillardia Gallo ‘Yellow Trumpet’ Gaillardia Gallo Peach Gaillardia Gallo Yellow Gaillardia ‘Celebration’
GAILLARDIA GAILLARDIA (BLANKET FLOWER) (BLANKET FLOWER) Gaillardia aristata Gaillardia x grandiflora
GALLO™ SERIES ‘FANFARE BLAZE’ Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Bloom Months: June to frost Bloom Months: June to frost USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Florensis PlantHaven, Inc. PP23,494 Long-blooming for stunning Summer borders. Unsurpassed performance in containers, beds and borders, with unique pinwheel • Compact series with a uniform flower blooms in warm, burnt orange tones. canopy. • Excellent performance in containers. • Heat-tolerant plants bloom all ‘FANFARE CITRONELLA’ Summer, well into Fall. Height: 21 in. (52 cm) Gallo ‘Bright Red’ Bloom Months: June to August Gaillardia ‘Fanfare Blaze’ Gaillardia ‘Fanfare Citronella’ Gallo Dark Bicolor ‘Kiegaldab’ PP20,718 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Gallo ‘Fire’ PlantHaven, Inc. Gallo Peach ‘Kiegalpea’ PP20,717 PPAF Gallo ‘Red’ Gallo Yellow ‘Kiegalyel’ PP20,716 Floriferous variety with sunny, bright Gallo ‘Yellow Trumpet’ yellow pinwheel flowers is great in containers, beds, borders. GAILLARDIA (BLANKET FLOWER) GALIUM Gaillardia x hybrida (SWEET WOODRUFF) Galium odoratum ‘CELEBRATION’ Height: 6 to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm) Bloom Months: April Height: 16 in. (40 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Bloom Months: June to frost USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Low-growing groundcover with glossy PlantHaven, Inc. green foliage and fragrant white flowers. PPAF Long-blooming, colorfast variety has elegant red flowers on strong stems.
Galium odoratum
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover GALIUM 27 Gaura Gaudi Red Gaura ‘Whiskers Deep Rose’
Unique contrasting flower parts add new color interest to A trio of incredibly vibrant blooms. a popular class.
GAURA PINK FOUNTAIN (WAND FLOWER) Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) Gaura lindheimeri Bloom Months: May to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 GAUDI™ SERIES PlantHaven, Inc. Height: 12 in. (30 cm) ‘Walgaupf’ PP15,555 Bloom Months: June to October Heavy lateral branching for a dense USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 habit and an abundance of soft pink Florensis blooms with an exceptionally long flowering period. • Compact, well-branched habit. • Darker foliage in cooler temperatures. • Makes a beautiful container plant. ‘SISKIYOU PINK’
Red ‘Florgaure’ PP26,518 Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) Rose Bloom Months: May to September Pink USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Clusters of bright, red-pink flowers with ‘PASSIONATE BLUSH’ white stamens on willowy foliage. Photo Courtesy of Skagit Gardens Skagit of Courtesy Photo Gardens Skagit of Courtesy Photo Gaura Gaudi Rose Gaura Gaudi Pink Gaura ‘Passionate Gaura ‘Passionate Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) SNOW FOUNTAIN Blush’ Rainbow’ Bloom Months: May to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) PlantHaven, Inc. Bloom Months: May to September ‘SME-2’ PP27,293 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Floriferous tender perennial has medium PlantHaven, Inc. pink flowers, beautifully variegated ‘Walsnofou’ PP19,376 foliage and a tidy appearance. Extraordinary upright habit with strong stems and masses of heavy white ‘PASSIONATE RAINBOW’ blooms. Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) ‘WHIRLING BUTTERFLIES’ Bloom Months: May to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 Height: 23 to 35 in. (58 to 88 cm) PlantHaven, Inc. Bloom Months: May to October PP17,002 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Tender perennial has variegated green Airy blooms move in the breeze like a leaves bordered in creamy white with cluster of white butterflies. pink flowers; tight-flowering with dense habit.
Gaura Pink Gaura ‘Siskiyou Gaura Snow Gaura ‘Whirling Fountain Pink’ Fountain Butterflies’
28 GAURA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Gaura Ballerina Blush Gaura ‘Little Janie’
Continuous blooms on compact, well-branched, Compact, bicolor Gaura holds its shape from bench upright plants. to garden.
‘WHISKERS DEEP ROSE’ BELLEZA™ SERIES Height: 14 to 16 in. (35 to 40 cm) Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: April to September Bloom Months: May to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Darwin Perennials Selecta PP26,399 • Excellent branching with short flower • White filaments set off deep rose stems. petals. • Dark Pink and White Improved have • Compact, bushy habit and dark red upright habits; Compact Light Pink is foliage. mounded. • A great container item for impulse • Compact Light Pink is well-suited to sales. high-density programs.
Compact Light Pink ‘KLEGL06261’ BALLERINA™ SERIES Dark Pink ‘KLEAU04263’ NEW White Improved ‘KLEGL14844’ Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: April to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 ‘LITTLE JANIE’ Darwin Perennials Height: 16 to 18 in. (40 to 45 cm) • Striking flowers complement dark Bloom Months: April to September foliage. USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 • Well-suited to landscapes and mixed Darwin Perennials Gaura Belleza Dark Pink containers. PP26,356 • White is the most compact, well- branched white Gaura on the market. • Finished plants are easier to ship and arrive in better shape. A great-looking companion plant in containers and Blush ‘Baltinblus’ PP14,683 • Excellent retail appeal and longer landscapes. Rose ‘Baltinrose’ PP14,635 shelf life. White ‘Baltincite’ PP20,326 • Maintains a beautiful Spring, Summer and Fall display of white and rose bicolored blooms.
Gaura Ballerina Gaura Ballerina Gaura Belleza Gaura Belleza Rose White Compact Light Pink White Improved
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover GAURA 29 Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’ Geum Cocktails ‘Alabama Slammer’
Geranium ‘Miss Heidi’
Excellent performance in its first season trial (2015) by University of Minnesota, Morris, Minnesota. Photo Courtesy of Skagit Gardens Skagit of Courtesy Photo Geum Cocktails ‘Mai Tai’ Geum Cocktails ‘Tequila Sunrise’
GERANIUM GEUM (CRANESBILL) (AVENS) Geranium oxonianum Geum hybrid
‘MISS HEIDI’ COCKTAILS™ SERIES Height: 14 to 16 in. (35 to 40 cm) Height: 11 to 14 in. (28 to 35 cm) Bloom Months: April to June Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7 Darwin Perennials Intrinsic Perennial Gardens PPAF Hybrid series features good vigor and • Compact habit holds its shape well in disease tolerance. containers. NEW 'Alabama Slammer' PP23,750 • Attractive pink flowers, patterned foliage with chocolate brown blotch. NEW 'Banana Daiquiri' PP25,351 • Long blooming time, with heavy ‘Mai Tai’ PP22,433 flowering in Spring. ‘Tequila Sunrise’ PP21,514
GEUM GYPSOPHILA (AVENS) (BABY’S BREATH) Geum Cocktails ‘Banana Daiquiri’ Gypsophila Festival Pink Geum chiloense x rivale Gypsophila paniculata
‘TOTALLY TANGERINE’ FESTIVAL SERIES Height: 30 in. (75 cm) Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: May to June Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 11 PlantHaven, Inc. Danziger “Dan” Flower Farms PP22,041 Semi-double, long-blooming flowers, Large apricot blooms form sprays of glaucous foliage and mounding habit. color for a long flowering period; robust Pink habit. Snow Festival Star® ‘Danfestar’ PP14,818
Gypsophila Festival Snow Gypsophila Festival Star
30 GERANIUM Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Hedera English Ivy Hedera ‘Thorndale’ Helenium Helenium ‘Ruby Mardi Gras Tuesday’
Heliopsis ‘Double Sunstruck’ Heliopsis ‘Sunstruck’
Semi-double flowers on free-branching plants make a The biggest blooms in its class, plus eye-catching striking season extender. variegated foliage.
HEDERA HELENIUM ‘DOUBLE SUNSTRUCK’ (IVY) (HELEN’S FLOWER) Height: 14 to 16 in. (35 to 40 cm) Hedera helix Helenium hybrida Bloom Months: May to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ENGLISH IVY ‘RUBY TUESDAY’ Darwin Perennials Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Height: 28 to 30 in. (70 to 75 cm) PP26,608 Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: July to September • Compact habit lets growers ship more USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 plants per rack. Inspiration Plant • Intense yellow flowers and variegated Large, semi-evergreen leaves, bright to PP18,234 foliage command attention. dark green. • Long-flowering plants light up Spring Very compact variety with plenty of and Summer gardens. small, dark red flowers. ‘THORNDALE’ Height: 3 to 5 in. (7 to 13 cm) ‘SUNSTRUCK’ Bloom Months: None HELIOPSIS (OX-EYE) Height: 14 to 16 in. (35 to 40 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Bloom Months: June to August Heliopsis helianthoides Purple-green stems; large, dark green USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 leaves with light veins that turn white Darwin Perennials Heliopsis ‘Bressingham Doubloon’ in Winter. ‘BRESSINGHAM DOUBLOON’ PP25,524 Height: 4 to 5 ft. (1.2 to 1.5 m) • Compact habit is easier to ship and HELENIUM Bloom Months: June to September shows better at retail. (HELEN’S FLOWER) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 • Blooms 4 to 6 weeks earlier than other Blooms of Bressingham Heliopsis and stays in flower all Summer. Helenium autumnale PP11,270 • Produces full one-gallon containers with more plants per rack and lower MARDI GRAS Semi-double, true golden flowers input costs. on strong, sturdy stems–no staking Height: 36 to 40 in. (90 to 101 cm) needed! Bloom Months: June to August ‘LORAINE SUNSHINE’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Height: 30 in. (75 cm) Blooms of Bressingham Bloom Months: June to September ‘Helbro’ PP15,124 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 • Produces a riot of “tie-dyed” blooms Blooms of Bressingham with deep brown, mounded center PP10,690 cones. Large, golden-yellow daisy flowers on • Forms upright clumps with sturdy erect, loosely branched plants with stems that sway in the Summer breeze. unique variegated leaf form. • Massed plantings form tight, shrubby bushes of impressive size in two years.
Heliopsis ‘Loraine Sunshine’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover HELIOPSIS 31 HERBS
YOU’LL FIND A WIDE VARIETY OF THE MOST POPULAR CULINARY PERENNIAL HERBS BY USING THIS EASY HERB INDEX.
ARTEMISIA/FRENCH TARRAGON p. 9 ROSEMARINUS/ROSEMARY p. 60
Arp Barbecue Gorizia Huntington Carpet Madeline Hill Prostratus MENTHA/MINT p. 43 Salem Spice Island Apple Mint Tuscan Blue Chocolate Mint Citrata Ginger Mint SALVIA/SAGE p. 61, 68 Kentucky Colonel Pineapple Sage Mojito Berggarten Peppermint Berggarten Variegated Spanish Mint Garden Sage Spearmint Variegata
THYMUS/THYME p. 79 OCIMUM/BASIL p. 47 English Thyme Kasar French Thyme Golden Lemon Thyme Lemon Thyme Orange Thyme Silver Edged Thyme Variegated ORIGANUM/OREGANO p. 47
Aureum Compactum Greek Oregano Hot and Spicy Italian Oregano Variegated Oregano
32 HERBS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Hypericum Hypearl Star Iberis ‘Purity’
HYPERICUM IBERIS (ST. JOHN’S WORT) (EVERGREEN CANDYTUFT) Hypericum calycinum Iberis sempervirens Height: 15 to 18 in. (38 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: May to July ‘ALEXANDER’S WHITE’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Long, blue-green leaves with wide, Bloom Months: March to April solitary, bright golden yellow flowers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Deep green evergreen foliage is HYPERICUM covered by dense, pure white flowers (ST. JOHN’S WORT) in Spring. Hypericum inodorum ‘PURITY’ ® HYPEARL COMPACT SERIES Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) Height: 18 in. (45 cm) Bloom Months: March to April Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Low-growing, evergreen shrub with Hypericum calycinum Hypericum Hypearl Red De Ruiter Innovations B.V. deep green foliage and abundant white Compact, well-branched shrubs for blooms. landscapes and containers have star- shaped flowers in Spring and showy berries in Summer.
Red ‘Ruihyi174a’ Star ‘Ruihyg219a’ PP26,342 Yellow ‘Ruihyh002a’ PP26,341
Hypericum Hypearl Yellow Iberis ‘Alexander’s White’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover IBERIS 33 Iberis ‘White Heat’ Iberis ‘Lavish’
Extremely long-blooming variety for a longer selling Long-blooming variety in a color consumers love! window.
IBERIS LAMIASTRUM (EVERGREEN CANDYTUFT) (YELLOW ARCHANGEL) Iberis amara Lamiastrum galeobdelon
‘WHITE HEAT’ ‘HERMAN’S PRIDE’ Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) Height: 6 in. (15 cm) Bloom Months: January to August Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Darwin Perennials Trailing habit of green and silver leaves PPAF with yellow flowers. • No vernalization needed for flowering. • Ideal for very early sales in the South. ‘VARIEGATUM’ • High heat tolerance. Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Bloom Months: May to June IBERIS USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 (EVERGREEN CANDYTUFT) Silver-spotted with yellow flowers in
Iberis gibraltarica Spring. © MasterTag Lamiastrum ‘Herman’s Pride’ Lamiastrum ‘Variegatum’ ‘LAVISH’ LAMIUM Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) (SPOTTED DEADNETTLE) Bloom Months: April to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Lamium maculatum Darwin Perennials PPAF ‘ANNE GREENAWAY’ • Requires no vernalization for flowering. Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) • Long bloom time, with deep lavender Bloom Months: April to May flowers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 • Great in mixed containers. Mixture of green, silver and chartreuse leaves turn mauve in Spring.
‘BEACON SILVER’ Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Trailing, mounded variety has silver leaves edged in green with pink-purple flowers. Lamium ‘Anne Greenaway’ Lamium ‘Beacon Silver’
34 IBERIS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Lamium ‘Orchid Frost’ Lamium ‘Pink Pewter’
‘ORCHID FROST’ ‘SHELL PINK’ Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Height: 8 in. (20 cm) Bloom Months: April to May Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 PlantHaven, Inc. Soft pink flowers – excellent for shaded PP11,122 border or container. • Orchid-pink flowers rebloom in Fall. • Good resistance to leaf spots. ‘WHITE NANCY’ • Low-maintenance garden performer. Height: 6 in. (15 cm) ‘PINK PEWTER’ Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Height: 4 to 8 in. (10 to 20 cm) Fast-growing groundcover with silver Bloom Months: April to May and green variegated foliage, pure white USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 flowers. Beautifully variegated leaves and long- blooming, soft pink flowers.
Lamium ‘Purple Dragon’ ‘PURPLE DRAGON’ Height: 4 to 8 in. (10 to 20 cm) Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Hortech, Inc. PP15,890 • Rich purple spikes contrast with bright silvery foliage. • Snapdragon-like flowers. • Robust habit.
Lamium ‘Shell Pink’ Lamium ‘White Nancy’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover LAMIUM 35 Lavandula SuperBlue
Excellent performer boasts the biggest blooms! Scored 4.7/5 average during July-Sept. Best of Species at Penn State University, Landisville, Pennsylvania, first season.
Lavandula Big Time Blue
LAVANDULA ‘JEAN DAVIS’ (LAVENDER) Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Lavandula angustifolia Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 BIG TIME BLUE Pale pink flowers over silvery foliage. NEW FOR 2017 Height: 22 to 24 in. (55 to 60 cm) Bloom Months: May to August ‘MUNSTEAD’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Height: 14 to 18 in. (35 to 45 cm) Concept Plants B.V. Bloom Months: June to August ‘Armtipp01’ PP24,827 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Early-blooming variety has silver-gray Compact and upright, with narrow foliage and mid-blue flowers. foliage and lavender-blue flower spikes.
‘BLUE CUSHION’ PLATINUM BLONDE™ Height: 16 in. (40 cm) Height: 16 to 24 in. (40 to 60 cm) Bloom Months: June to August Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Lavandula ‘Blue Lavandula ‘Hidcote’ Lavandula ‘Jean Davis’ Blooms of Bressingham Cultivaris North America LLC Cushion’ PP9,119 ‘Momparler’ PP23,834 Spectacular dwarf habit and free- Vigorous grower has green and yellow flowering performance with deep blue stable variegation and striking purple flowers and gray-green, evergreen blooms. foliage.
SUPERBLUE ‘HIDCOTE’ Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Bloom Months: June to August Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Darwin Perennials More compact than others in the ‘Balavurlu’ PP24,929 species, with deep blue flowers. • Rich blue blooms on short flower spikes. • Less gapping among spikes for more color impact. • Excellent Winter hardiness and landscape performance.
Lavandula ‘Munstead’ Lavandula Platinum Blonde
36 LAVANDULA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Lavandula ‘Thumbelina Leigh’ Lavandula ‘Vera’
Lavandula ‘Anouk’
Reblooming Spanish Lavenders have excellent weather tolerance and retail shelf life.
Lavandula French Lavandula pinnata Lavandula ‘Silver Anouk’ Lavender ‘THUMBELINA LEIGH’ LAVANDULA (LAVENDER) Height: 9 to 11 in. (23 to 28 cm) Lavandula stoechas Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Kiwi Floral Limited ANOUK SERIES PP15,231 Height: 14 to 18 in. (35 to 45 cm); ‘Silver Compact habit with sturdy stems of Anouk’ 20 to 24 in. (50 to 60 cm) fragrant foliage and purple flowers. Bloom Months: March to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 ‘VERA’ Darwin Perennials • Outstanding in containers and Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) landscapes. Bloom Months: June to August • High resistance to foliar disease. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 • ‘Anouk’ has dark violet flower spikes Long, broad, silver-green leaves and topped by clear purple flags. lavender flowers in Summer. • Anouk Supreme flowers one week earlier than Anouk. • Deep Rose has deep rose flags on lavender-rose flowers. Lavandula Anouk Supreme Lavandula Double Anouk LAVANDULA (LAVENDER) • Double Anouk has double lavender flags on purple flowers. Lavandula dentata • ‘Silver Anouk’ is compact and upright with narrow, blue-silver foliage. FRENCH LAVENDER • White Anouk has bright white, non- burning flags on blue flowers. Height: 28 in. (70 cm) Bloom Months: June to August ‘Anouk’ PP16,685 USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 9 Deep Rose ‘Anouk Deluxe 179’ PP26,493 Double Anouk ‘Anouk Deluxe 1205’ PPAF Tender perennial; purple-blue flowers are smaller than L. angustifolia. ‘Silver Anouk’ PP20,068 Anouk Supreme ‘Anouk Deluxe 901’ PP26,495 LAVANDULA White Anouk ‘Anouk Deluxe 10173’ PPAF (FERNLEAF LAVENDER) Lavandula pinnata Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 Tender perennial has shrub-like habit with gray-green leaves, large blue- Lavandula Anouk Deep Rose Lavandula White Anouk purple flower spikes.
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover LAVANDULA 37 Lavandula Bright Luxurious Lavandula Luxurious
Compact variety is perfect for small novelty containers… Long-flowering Lavender is as tough as it is beautiful! and big sell-through!
BRIGHT LUXURIOUS Height: 14 to 18 in. (35 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: March to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Darwin Perennials ‘Anouk Deluxe 1956’ PP26,496 • Full, compact habit. • Excellent reblooming variety. • Can be grown in quarts and specialty containers. • Lighter color flags than Luxurious.
LUXURIOUS Height: 14 to 18 in. (35 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: March to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Darwin Perennials ‘Anouk Deluxe 109’ PP26,494 • Stands up to boxing and shipping better than other Spanish Lavenders. • Outstanding weather and humidity tolerance. • Very resistant to foliar disease.
‘OTTO QUAST’ Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 Tender perennial with large, two-tone flowers, silvery foliage, upright habit.
Lavandula Bright Luxurious Lavandula Luxurious Lavandula ‘Otto Quast’
38 LAVANDULA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Lavandula ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ Lavandula Phenomenal
LAVANDULA PHENOMENAL™ (LAVENDER) Height: 24 to 32 in. (60 to 80 cm) Lavandula x ginginsii Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 ‘GOODWIN CREEK GREY’ Cultivaris North America LLC Height: 36 in. (90 cm) where hardy, ‘Niko’ PP24,193 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) in non-hardy Strong, disease-resistant foliage and zones long purple flower spikes in Summer; Bloom Months: June to August overwinters well. USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10 Tender perennial has small, intense ‘PROVENCE’ purple flowers on long wands. Height: 30 in. (75 cm) Bloom Months: June to August LAVANDULA USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 (LAVENDER) Fragrant, light purple florets atop gray- Lavandula x intermedia green, evergreen leaves.
Lavandula ‘Dilly Dilly’ ‘DILLY DILLY’ Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Compact growth habit with flower spikes high above the foliage. © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Lavandula ‘Provence’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover LAVANDULA 39 Leucanthemum Ooh La ‘LaCrosse’ Leucanthemum Ooh La ‘LaSpider’
Flowers well, even in the first season! Makes a fun, frilly statement in beds and containers.
LEUCANTHEMUM OOH LA™ ‘LASPIDER’ (SHASTA DAISY) NEW FOR 2017 Leucanthemum x superbum Height: 12 to 14 in. (30 to 35 cm) Bloom Months: June to July ‘BECKY’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 10 Height: 36 in. (90 cm) Florensis Bloom Months: June to August • Attractive semi-double flowers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 * Fringed flower petals. Big, single white flowers and shiny, deep • Compact habit. green foliage. REALFLOR® COLLECTION FREAK!® Height: 16 to 36 in. (40 to 90 cm) Height: 13 in. (33 cm) Bloom Months: June to August Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 PlantHaven, Inc. Blooms of Bressingham Well-branched, floriferous varieties with ‘LEUZ0001’ PP23,426 unique flower forms, improved disease Fluffy-looking flowers on compact, well- resistance and upright habits. Leucanthemum ‘Becky’ Leucanthemum Freak! branched plants make a real garden ‘Real Dream’ PP25,664 show-stopper. ‘Real Galaxy’ PP23,873 ‘Real Glory’ PP25,733 OOH LA™ ‘LACROSSE’ Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Florensis • Unique, trumpet-shaped white petals. • Compact, dark green foliage. • Ideal for borders, rock gardens and containers.
Leucanthemum Realflor ‘Real Dream’ Leucanthemum Leucanthemum Realflor ‘Real Galaxy’ Realflor ‘Real Glory’
40 LEUCANTHEMUM Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Leucanthemum Spellbook ‘Lumos’ Leucanthemum ‘Snowcap’
Leucanthemum ‘Santé’
Impressively hardy variety of a perennial garden classic! © MasterTag Lithodora ‘Grace Ward’ Lithodora ‘Heavenly Blue’
‘SANTÉ’ LITHODORA Lithodora diffusa Height: 22 to 26 in. (56 to 66 cm) Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ‘GRACE WARD’ Darwin Perennials Height: 8 to 12 in. (20 to 30 cm) PP19,829 Bloom Months: March to April • Double, pure white flowers with yellow USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8 centers. Low-growing, trailing habit with glossy • Strong stems make an excellent cut green, mat-forming leaves and intense flower. blue flowers at the ends of lateral stems • Upright habit. in early Spring.
SPELLBOOK® ‘LUMOS’ ‘HEAVENLY BLUE’ Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Height: 8 to 12 in. (20 to 30 cm) Bloom Months: April to August Bloom Months: March to April USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8 EuroAmerican PPAF Low-growing, spreading variety with small, mid-blue flowers and Fade-resistant, true yellow flowers; evergreen foliage in warm climates. blooms wonderfully without vernalization. ‘WHITE STAR’ ‘SNOWCAP’ Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: May to June Height: 14 to 18 in. (35 to 45 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8 Bloom Months: June to August Blooms of Bressingham USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 PP20,078 Blooms of Bressingham Neat, compact bright green cushions Compact, single white Shasta Daisy with white-striped, bright blue flowers. flowers on exceptionally uniform plants.
Lithodora ‘White Star’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover LITHODORA 41 Lobelia Princess Crimson Lobelia Princess Scarlet Lobelia Princess Rose
LOBELIA LYSIMACHIA (CARDINAL FLOWER) (LOOSESTRIFE) Lobelia hybrid Lysimachia punctata
PRINCESS SERIES ‘ALEXANDER’ Height: 20 in. (50 cm) Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: July to September Bloom Months: August to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Walter Blom Plants BV PlantHaven, Inc. PP10,598 • Tender perennials. • Bright, fan-shaped flowers. Bright golden flowers on upright stems • Deep-toned foliage. with variegated cream and green leaves.
Crimson ‘Gencrim’ PP24,945 Rose ‘Genross’ PP24,930 LYSIMACHIA Scarlet ‘Genlet’ PP24,944 (LOOSESTRIFE) Lysimachia nummularia LYCHNIS (CATCHFLY) ‘GOLDI’ Lychnis Petite Jenny Lysimachia ‘Alexander’ Lychnis flos-cuculi Height: 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) Bloom Months: None PETITE JENNY USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10 Height: 14 in. (35 cm) Trailing habit and golden foliage are Bloom Months: May to June beautiful in mixed containers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Blooms of Bressingham MAZUS ‘LychJen’ PP14,139 (CREEPING MAZUS) Double-flowered dwarf variety forms Mazus reptans compact, bushy clumps with masses Height: 2 in. (5 cm) of soft lavender-pink blooms. Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Small, toothed leaves and purple-blue flowers with red and yellow spots.
Lysimachia ‘Goldi’ Mazus reptans
42 LOBELIA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Mentha ‘Kentucky Colonel’ Mentha Spanish Mint Mentha Spearmint Mentha Apple Mint
Mentha ‘Variegata’ Mentha Ginger Mint Mentha Chocolate Mentha ‘Citrata’ Mentha Mentha Mojito Mint Peppermint MENTHA MENTHA MENTHA MENTHA (MINT) (MINT) (MINT) (MINT) Mentha spicata Mentha suaveolens Mentha x piperita Mentha x villosa
‘KENTUCKY COLONEL’ APPLE MINT CHOCOLATE MINT MOJITO Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Height: 36 in. (90 cm) Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Height: 36 in. (90 cm) Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: Summer Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Robust-growing spearmint with large Vigorous habit, apple-scented leaves, Bronzy peppermint-like foliage with a Refreshing mint flavor and fragrance; leaves and sweet/spicy flavor. pinkish-white whorled flowers in surprising chocolate-y scent. will develop pinkish-white blooms. Summer. SPANISH MINT ‘CITRATA’ ‘VARIEGATA’ Height: 12 to 24 in. (30 to 60 cm) Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: None Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Spearmint-scented green leaves and Very fragrant Orangemint with a neat, flowers of lilac and white. Green and white variegated leaves with attractive habit. sweet pineapple scent. SPEARMINT PEPPERMINT Height: 36 in. (90 cm) MENTHA Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: None (MINT) Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Mentha x gracillis USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Spearmint-scented green leaves with Deliciously spicy scent – great for tea. purple-blue flowers. GINGER MINT Height: 6 to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm) Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Spreading habit with ginger-flavored leaves and violet flowers.
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover MENTHA 43 BALMY™
Monarda Balmy Rose
THE IDEAL GROWER-FRIENDLY SERIES IN FOUR CONSUMER- GRABBING COLORS
44 CLASSEUPHORBIA Product To informationorder contact and our culture distributor charts partners at darwinperennials.com on back cover. PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Monarda Balmy Purple Monarda Balmy Lilac Monarda Balmy Rose Monarda Balmy Pink Photo Courtesy of Skagit Gardens Skagit of Courtesy Photo Company Henry John The © Monarda ‘Blue Stocking’ Monarda Grand Parade Monarda ‘Marshall’s Delight’ Monarda ‘Raspberry Wine’
MONARDA GRAND PARADE™ (BEE BALM, BERGAMOT) Height: 12 to 16 in. (30 to 40 cm) Monarda didyma Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 BALMY™ SERIES Bailey Nurseries, Inc. Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) ‘Acrade’ PP19,580 Bloom Months: June to July Lots of lavender-purple flowers mid USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 through late Summer, with aromatic Darwin Perennials foliage that smells like mint when crushed. Pollinator power! Native cultivars with heat and drought tolerance in North America. ‘JACOB CLINE’ • True, uniform series is tops in powdery Height: 48 in. (120 cm) mildew resistance. Bloom Months: June to August • Full, compact plants with strong, USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 bold color. • Free-flowering varieties attract Fire-red, tubular blooms stand out in attention at retail. the garden. • Deer and rabbit-resistant. • Native to North America, a favorite ‘MARSHALL’S DELIGHT’ nectar source of bees and butterflies. Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) Balmy Rose rated Best of Species at Bloom Months: June to August Penn State University, Landisville, USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Pennsylvania, first season. Plants have pink blooms on stout stems, with high tolerance to mildew. Lilac ‘Balbalmac’ PP26,594 Pink ‘Balbalmink’ PP26,566 ‘RASPBERRY WINE’ Purple ‘Balbalmurp’ PP25,561 Rose ‘Balbalmrose’ PP26,567 Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) Bloom Months: June to July ‘BLUE STOCKING’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Height: 24 to 48 in. (60 to 120 cm) Raspberry-like buds open to wine-red flowers with dark green, mildew- Bloom Months: June to August resistant foliage. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Striking, deep violet flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Monarda ‘Jacob Cline’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover MONARDA 45 Muehlenbeckia ‘Nana’
Nepeta Junior Walker
More floriferous than some other Nepeta cultivars as extensively trialed by Star® Roses And Plants.
Nepeta ‘Six Hills Gold’ Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’
MUEHLENBECKIA NEPETA ‘LIMELIGHT’ (MAIDENHAIR VINE) (CATMINT) Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) Muehlenbeckia axillaris Nepeta x faassenii Bloom Months: May to October USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 ‘NANA’ ‘BLUE WONDER’ Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. Height: 3 in. (7 cm) Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Violet-blue flowers and lime green Bloom Months: May to July Bloom Months: June to August foliage with more pronounced color USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 10 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 in Spring. Bright green, rounded leaves on Dwarf, mounding variety with deep burgundy-green stems with tiny yellow- purple-blue flowers and fragrant, LITTLE TRUDY® green flowers. gray-green foliage. Height: 10 to 14 in. (25 to 35 cm) Bloom Months: May to October NEPETA ‘DROPMORE’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Plant Select (CATMINT) Height: 12 in. (30 cm) ‘Psfike’ PP18,904 Nepeta mussinii Bloom Months: May to October USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Deep lavender-blue flowers and serrated, narrow gray-green leaves. ‘SIX HILLS GIANT’ Silvery, aromatic foliage and blue flowers that bloom long and freely. Nepeta ‘Blue Wonder’ Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) ‘WALKER’S LOW’ Bloom Months: May to October USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 JUNIOR WALKER Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) Bloom Months: June to August A robust grower with large blue flowers. 18 in. (45 cm) Height: USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Bloom Months: May to September ‘SIX HILLS GOLD’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 • One of the longest-flowering Catmints. Darwin Perennials • Profuse blue-purple flowers Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) ‘Novanepjun’ PP23,074 complement fragrant silver leaves. Bloom Months: May to October • Compact mounds spread to 24 in. • Lavender-blue flowers with gray-green (60 cm) wide. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 foliage. Variegated cream and green fuzzy • Compact habit. foliage with long-blooming violet-blue • Uniform flower canopy. flowers.
Nepeta ‘Dropmore’
46 MUEHLENBECKIA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Nepeta ‘Limelight’ Ocimum ‘Kasar’ Oenothera ‘Siskiyou’
Nepeta Little Trudy Oenothera ‘Shimmer’ Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’ Origanum ‘Aureum’
OCIMUM ORIGANUM (BASIL) (OREGANO) Ocimum basilicum Origanum majorana
‘KASAR’ ‘COMPACTUM’ Height: 28 to 32 in. (70 to 80 cm) Height: 3 to 6 in. (7 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Tender perennial has purple shading (NOT SHOWN) Marjoram with small, from leaf base to green tip: tasty and round leaves and neat, compact habit. beautiful! ORIGANUM OENOTHERA (ORNAMENTAL OREGANO) (EVENING PRIMROSE) Origanum rotundifolium Oenothera berlandieri ‘KENT BEAUTY’ ‘SISKIYOU’ Height: 4 in. (10 cm) Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Clusters of hop-like, pendant bracts; Neat, compact and floriferous with pink color segues from green to mauve-pink. flowers. ORIGANUM OENOTHERA (OREGANO) (EVENING PRIMROSE) Origanum vulgare Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. fremontii ‘AUREUM’ ‘SHIMMER’ Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Golden oregano with light lavender- PlantHaven, inc. purple flowers, chartreuse spreading PP19,663 foliage. Papery, lemon yellow flowers and narrow silvery foliage. Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover ORIGANUM 47 Origanum vulgare Origanum Greek Origanum ‘Hot And Spicy’ ‘Compactum’ Oregano
Penstemon Amethyst Quartz
Reblooms throughout the season for maximum color.
Origanum Variegated Oregano Origanum Italian Oregano
‘COMPACTUM’ ORIGANUM (OREGANO) Height: 6 in. (15 cm) Origanum x majoricum Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 ITALIAN OREGANO Spicy flavor and fragrance, smaller mounding habit and leaves, pale pink to Height: 18 to 24 in. (30 to 70 cm) white flowers. Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 GREEK OREGANO Deliciously scented culinary herb. Height: 12 to 28 in. (30 to 70 cm) Bloom Months: None PENSTEMON USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 (BEARD TONGUE) Strong-growing, hardy strain. Penstemon barbatus
‘HOT AND SPICY’ ‘ELFIN PINK’ Height: 14 in. (35 cm) Height: 36 in. (90 cm) Company Henry John The © Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: June to July Penstemon ‘Elfin Pink’ Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Highly aromatic scent and spicy flavor, A profusion of pale pink tubular bells on white flowers in Summer. wiry stems.
VARIEGATED OREGANO ‘PRAIRIE DUSK’ Height: 16 in. (40 cm) Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Green with creamy variegated edge, Rosy purple, trumpet-shaped blooms spreading/mounding habit. on thin spikes.
Penstemon ‘Prairie Dusk’ Penstemon ‘Prairie Twilight’
48 ORIGANUM Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Penstemon Rose Quartz Penstemon ‘Cherry Sparks’
Bright bubblegum-pink flowers rebloom throughout Double the flowering time for longer shipping and selling the season. window, more color in the garden.
PENSTEMON ‘CHERRY SPARKS’ (BEARD TONGUE) NEW FOR 2017 Penstemon digitalis Height: 18 to 20 in. (45 to 50 cm) Bloom Months: May to August ‘DARK TOWERS’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Height: 36 in. (90 cm) Darwin Perennials Bloom Months: June to July PPAF USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 • Bigger blooms with bright, cherry-red Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. color. PP20,013 • More heat-tolerant and Winter-hardy than other varieties. North American native cultivar has bronzy-red foliage with spires of pink • Sterile, non-invasive variety has no big, trumpet flowers; darker foliage and unsightly seed heads. larger plant than ‘Husker Red’. LITTLE BELLS ‘PRAIRIE TWILIGHT’ Height: 16 in. (40 cm) Height: 22 in. (56 cm) Bloom Months: June to July Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Darwin Perennials Blooms of Bressingham ‘Novapenbel’ PPAF PP19,893 • Flowers profusely in early Spring and Showy, late Spring perennial has masses reblooms in Fall. of tubular, white-tipped lavender flowers • Rich purple flowers with white throat. that attract bees and hummingbirds. • Dark green foliage forms a nice basal mat.
PENSTEMON (BEARD TONGUE) Penstemon hybrid
QUARTZ™ SERIES Height: 20 to 24 in. (50 to 60 cm) Bloom Months: July to August Penstemon Little Bells USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Darwin Perennials • Sturdy, upright habit. Prolific rebloomer with lilac flowers and compact habit. • Good basal branching. Amethyst ‘Novapename’ PPAF Rose ‘Novapenros’ PPAF
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover PENSTEMON 49 ROCK CANDY®
Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby
SWEET SERIES MAKES A SUMMER- LONG STATEMENT AND GROWS MORE POPULAR EVERY YEAR
50 PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Penstemon Rock Candy Purple Penstemon Rock Candy Blue
Penstemon MissionBells Deep Rose
Fast fill and double the flowering window for extended shipping, selling and seasonal color.
Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby Penstemon Rock Candy Pink
PENSTEMON PENSTEMON (BEARD TONGUE) (BEARD TONGUE) Penstemon barbatus Penstemon x mexicali
ROCK CANDY® SERIES PIKES PEAK PURPLE® Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Height: 30 in. (75 cm) Bloom Months: June to September Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Darwin Perennials Plant Select ‘P007S’ Compact varieties bloom in bold colors… “sweet as candy, tough as nails!” Grape jelly-colored flowers with striped throats on a bushy clump of narrow • Bell-shaped blooms on compact green leaves. flower spikes. • Plump panicles stand out against green foliage. RED ROCKS® • Fits well at the front of a border, along walkways and in containers. Height: 30 in. (75 cm) Bloom Months: June to July Blue ‘Novapenblu’ PPAF Penstemon Rock Candy Light Pink Penstemon Pikes Peak Purple USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Light Pink ‘Novapenlig’ PPAF Plant Select Pink ‘Novapenpin’ PPAF ‘P008S’ Purple ‘Novapenpur’ PPAF Bright rose flowers with magenta-veined Ruby ‘Novapenrub’ PPAF white throats on an attractive mound of narrow, dark green leaves. PENSTEMON (BEARD TONGUE) Penstemon hybrida
MISSIONBELLS™ DEEP ROSE NEW FOR 2017 Height: 20 to 24 in. (50 to 60 cm) Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Darwin Perennials ‘Balmibepro’ PPAF • Makes a bold presentation at retail for great sell-through. • Loaded with blooms for a spectacular garden show from Spring to Fall. Penstemon Red Rocks • Sterile, non-invasive variety with attractive dark stems for contrast.
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover PENSTEMON 51 Perovskia ‘CrazyBlue’ Perovskia Little Lace
Very good performer with 4.6/5 average score, excellent One of Colorado State University’s “Top Performers” for flowering from Penn State University, Landisville, 2015 Season: Class of 2013 and Grown in 2015. Pennsylvania, 1st season in 2015.
PEROVSKIA LITTLE LACE (RUSSIAN SAGE) Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Perovskia atriplicifolia Bloom Months: July to September Height: 50 in. (130 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Bloom Months: July to September Darwin Perennials USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ‘Novaperlac’ PP26,618 Spikes of light blue flowers over • Unique growth habit combines a aromatic gray-green foliage. shorter plant with great uniformity. • Long-lasting purple flower spikes ‘CRAZYBLUE’ create a lot of flower power. • A good choice for xeric areas. Height: 16 to 18 in. (40 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: July to August PEROVSKIA USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 (RUSSIAN SAGE) Darwin Perennials PP25,639 Perovskia x hybrida
• Unique interlacing branches prevent ‘LONGIN’ breakage during shipping. • Looks good longer at retail and in patio Height: 36 to 42 in. (90 to 106 cm) Perovskia atriplicifolia containers. Bloom Months: July to September • Deeper blue flowers than any other USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Perovskia. Narrow, upright habit with airy spikes of lavender blooms and narrow silver LACEY BLUE leaves. Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: July to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Concept Plants B.V. ‘Lisslit’ PP20,845 • Truly dwarf variety stays small in subsequent years. • Features the largest flowers of any Russian Sage. • Dense branching prevents flopping.
Perovskia Lacey Blue Perovskia ‘Longin’
52 PEROVSKIA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Phlox ‘Blue Moon’ Phlox ‘May Breeze’ © Image Botanica Phlox ‘Pink Profusion’ Phlox ‘Blue Boy’ Phlox Goldmine Improved
PHLOX PHLOX (WOODLAND PHLOX) (GARDEN PHLOX) Phlox divaricata Phlox paniculata
‘BLUE MOON’ ‘BLUE BOY’ Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Height: 36 in. (90 cm) Bloom Months: April to May Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Loads of fragrant, dark blue flowers. Extremely prolific plants have blue blooms with white eyes and foliage with blue overlay. ‘MAY BREEZE’ Height: 15 to 18 in. (38 to 45 cm) ‘BRIGHT EYES’ Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) Bloom Months: June to August Fragrant, light blue flowers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Fragrant blooms are pale pink with Phlox ‘Violet Pinwheels’ PHLOX crimson eye. (GARDEN PHLOX) Phlox hybrid ‘EVA CULLUM’ 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) ‘PINK PROFUSION’ Height: Bloom Months: June to August Height: 8 in. (20 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Bloom Months: March to June Blooms of Bressingham USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Warm pink florets with red eyes. Chicagoland Grows, Inc. Oversized purplish-pink blossoms GOLDMINE IMPROVED feature broad, overlapping petals. NEW FOR 2017 ‘VIOLET PINWHEELS’ Height: 24 to 28 in. (60 to 70 cm) Bloom Months: June to July Height: 4 in. (10 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Bloom Months: March to May Rene van Gaalen B.V. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 ‘Goldmine IMP’ PPAF Chicagoland Grows, Inc. • Gold and green variegated foliage. Plants feature low mounds of soft, dark • Improved habit and disease resistance.
© The John Henry Company Henry John The © green, needlelike foliage and vivid purple Phlox ‘Bright Eyes’ Phlox ‘Eva Cullum’ flowers with notched, upturned petals.
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover PHLOX 53 Phlox ‘Laura’ Phlox ‘Nicky’ © MasterTag Phlox ‘Norah Leigh’ Phlox ‘Starfire’ Phlox Younique Red
‘LAURA’ YOUNIQUE SERIES Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) NEW FOR 2017 Bloom Months: June to August Height: 14 to 16 in. (35 to 40 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Large, fragrant, fuchsia-purple blooms with white, star-shaped patterns. Compass Plants B.V. New series of large-flowered, compact ‘NICKY’ garden Phlox. Bicolor ‘Versbicolor’ PP24,790 Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) Old Cerise ‘Verscerise’ PP26,102 Bloom Months: July to September Old Blue ‘Versoldblue’ PP26,070 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Red Intense, deep magenta-purple flower heads. PHLOX ‘NORAH LEIGH’ (CREEPING PHLOX) Phlox stolonifera Height: 36 in. (90 cm) Bloom Months: July to September ‘HOME FIRES’ Phlox Younique Old Cerise Phlox Younique Old Blue USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Height: 8 in. (20 cm) Pale pink flowers and variegated leaves Bloom Months: April to May of creamy white with thin green center. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
‘STARFIRE’ Shade groundcover with deep pink flower clusters. Height: 36 in. (90 cm) Bloom Months: July to September ‘SHERWOOD PURPLE’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Height: 6 in. (15 cm) Brilliant red flowers atop deep bronze/ Bloom Months: April to May green foliage. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 (NOT SHOWN) Excellent shady groundcover with fragrant, purple-blue flower.
Phlox Younique Bicolor Phlox ‘Home Fires’
54 PHLOX Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ © MasterTag Phlox ‘Amazing Grace’ Phlox ‘Candy Stripe’ © MasterTag Company Henry John The © Phlox ‘Coral Eyes’ Phlox ‘Crimson Beauty’ Phlox ‘Drummond’s Pink’
PHLOX ‘DRUMMOND’S PINK’ (MOSS PHLOX) Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Phlox subulata Bloom Months: March to April USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘AMAZING GRACE’ The largest flowers of its type are pink Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) with deep pink centers. Bloom Months: Early Spring USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 8 ‘EMERALD BLUE’ White petals with a dash of red in the center; matures to pale pink. Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: March to April USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘CANDY STRIPE’ Clear lavender-blue flowers in early Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Spring. Bloom Months: March to April USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘EMERALD CUSHION BLUE’ Low-growing plants form a carpet of
© The John Henry Company Henry John The © white flowers striped with pink. Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Phlox ‘Emerald Blue’ Phlox ‘Emerald Cushion Blue’ Bloom Months: Early Spring USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘CORAL EYES’ Lavender-blue flowers on a superior Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) mounding habit. Bloom Months: March to April USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘EMERALD PINK’ Blush-pink flowers with coral-red eye and green, needle-like leaves. Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: March to April USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘CRIMSON BEAUTY’ Short, compact, mounded variety with Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) long-flowering, hot pink blooms. Bloom Months: March to April USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘FORT HILL’ Rosy red blooms in early Spring. Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: March to April USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Fringed, slightly fragrant, deep pink flowers with dark eye. © The John Henry Company Henry John The © © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Phlox ‘Emerald Pink’ Phlox ‘Fort Hill’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover PHLOX 55 © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Phlox ‘Millstream Daphne’
Phlox ‘Oakington Blue Eyes’ Phlox ‘Purple Beauty’ Phlox ‘Ronsdorfer Beauty’
‘MILLSTREAM DAPHNE’ ‘RONSDORFER BEAUTY’ Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: March to April Bloom Months: Early Spring USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 8 A profusion of pink flowers makes an Rich rose-pink flowers with magenta- excellent groundcover display. red center ring.
‘OAKINGTON BLUE EYES’ ‘SCARLET FLAME’ Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: Early Spring Bloom Months: March to April USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Blooms of Bressingham Red, star-shaped flowers over creeping, Evergreen mats of pine needle-like needle-like, evergreen foliage. foliage with sky blue flowers. ‘SNOWFLAKE’ ‘PURPLE BEAUTY’
Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Company Henry John The © Company Henry John The © Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: March to April Phlox ‘Red Wings’ Phlox ‘Scarlet Flame’ Bloom Months: Early Spring USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 8 A profusion of bright white blooms on a Deep purple blooms. short, tight habit.
‘RED WINGS’ ‘WHITE DELIGHT’ Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Height: 3 to 6 in. (7 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: March to April Bloom Months: March to April USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Vigorous, with striking rosy red flowers Pure white flowers on vigorous, dark in early Spring. green, spreading foliage. © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Phlox ‘Snowflake’ Phlox ‘White Delight’
56 PHLOX Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Phlox ‘Forever Pink’ Phlox Paparazzi Britney
PHLOX Phlox x hybrida
‘FOREVER PINK’ Height: 16 in. (40 cm) Bloom Months: June to October USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Chicagoland Grows, Inc. Compact, carefree and long-blooming, with purplish-pink flowers and mildew- free, yellowish-green foliage.
PAPARAZZI® COLLECTION Height: 5 to 10 in. (13 to 25 in.) Bloom Months: April to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 6a to 11 EuroAmerican Propagators LLC Phlox Paparazzi Levine Phlox Paparazzi Jagger Phlox Paparazzi Angelina Early flowering and great heat and humidity tolerance for durability in pots and in the landscape.
Adele ‘PHL091601’ PPAF Angelina ‘PPPHL07301’ PP23,702 Britney ‘PPPHL0604’ PP23,703 Jagger ‘PHL090201’ PPAF Levine ‘PHL090401’ PPAF Paris ‘PPPH07201’ PP23,705
Phlox Paparazzi Paris Phlox Paparazzi Adele
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover PHLOX 57 Polemonium Bressingham Purple Physostegia ‘Miss Manners’ Prunella ‘Summer Daze’
PHYSOSTEGIA POLEMONIUM PRUNELLA (OBEDIENT PLANT, (JACOB’S LADDER) (SELF-HEAL) FALSE DRAGONHEAD) Polemonium reptans Prunella hybrid Physostegia virginiana ‘TOUCH OF CLASS’ ‘SUMMER DAZE’ ‘MISS MANNERS’ Height: 14 to 18 in. (35 to 45 cm) Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) Bloom Months: May to June Bloom Months: June to July Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Sunny Border Nursery PlantHaven, Inc. PlantHaven, Inc. PP19,768 PP19,609 PP12,637 Green and white variegated foliage with Pink flower clusters and attractive oak- White flowers against dark foliage with rich blue flowers and an elegant habit. leaf foliage and habit. sturdy stems: very “well-behaved.”
POLEMONIUM POLEMONIUM (JACOB’S LADDER) (JACOB’S LADDER) Polemonium yezoense Polemonium cæruleum BRESSINGHAM PURPLE Polemonium Brise D’Anjou BRISE D’ANJOU Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: May to June Bloom Months: May to June USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Blooms of Bressingham Blooms of Bressingham ‘Polbress’ PP15,367 ‘Blanjou’ Ferny foliage with deep lavender-blue Violet-blue flowers from late Spring flowers on burgundy stems. to early Summer on bushy clumps of creamy-edged, fern-like foliage.
Polemonium ‘Touch of Class’
58 PHYSOSTEGIA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Rhodanthemum ‘Marrakech’ Rhodanthemum ‘Casablanca’
RHODANTHEMUM ‘CASABLANCA’ Rhodanthemum hosmariense Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Bloom Months: March to May and ‘MARRAKECH’ September to October Height: 12 to 14 in. (30 to 35 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 Bloom Months: March to May and Darwin Perennials September to October PPAF USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10 • Tender perennial flowers early in the Darwin Perennials season. PPAF • Floriferous variety has a neat, compact habit. • Early Spring-flowering tender perennial extends your selling season. • Winter-hardy in the South–survives a freeze. • Excellent season starter, along with Casablanca. • Ideal for early-Spring containers and landscapes. • More cold-tolerant than Argyranthemum and Osteospermum.
Rhodanthemum ‘Marrakech’
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover RHODANTHEMUM 59 Rosmarinus officinalis Rosmarinus ‘Arp’ Rosmarinus ‘Barbecue’ Rosmarinus ‘Gorizia’ © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Rosmarinus ‘Huntington Carpet’ Rosmarinus ‘Madeline Hill’ Rosmarinus ‘Prostratus’ Rosmarinus ‘Salem’
ROSMARINUS ‘GORIZIA’ ‘SALEM’ (ROSEMARY) Height: 4 to 5 ft. (1.2 to 1.5 m) Height: 3 ft. (0.9 m) Rosmarinus officinalis Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: None Height: to 5 ft. (1.5 m) USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Upright tender perennial with strong, Tender perennial but hardier than most, dark green foliage and blue flowers. with a tidy, upright habit. Shrubby tender perennial has evergreen needle-like leaves with pungent pine scent. ‘HUNTINGTON CARPET’ ‘SPICE ISLAND’ Height: 18 in. (45 cm) Height: to 3 ft. (0.9 m) ‘ARP’ Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Height: to 5 ft. (1.5 m) Bloom Months: None Prostrate tender perennial with strong, Vigorous tender perennial with thick, USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11 green foliage and blue flowers. sturdy, dark green foliage. Tender perennial with needle-like leaves, woody stems and sparkling ‘MADELINE HILL’ ‘TUSCAN BLUE’ blue flowers. Height: 3 ft. (0.9 m) Height: 3 ft. (0.9 m) Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: None Rosmarinus ‘Spice Island’ ‘BARBECUE’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11 USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Height: to 4 ft. (1.2 m) Sturdy, upright form; reputably hardy to Tender perennial has bushy, upright, Bloom Months: None Zone 6. spreading habit and larger leaves than USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 most. Tender perennial has upright habit with ‘PROSTRATUS’ long, sturdy stems perfect for skewers. Height: 6 to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm) Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Low-growing tender perennial’s flexible stems make great “living wreaths” and topiaries.
Rosmarinus ‘Tuscan Blue’
60 ROSMARINUS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Salvia Arctic Blaze Purple Salvia Arctic Blaze Fuchsia
Salvia Arctic Blaze Red
Bred for improved hardiness and terrific repeat blooming.
Rudbeckia ‘Viette’s Sagina Irish Moss Sagina ‘Aurea’ Salvia Pineapple Little Suzy’ Sage RUDBECKIA SALVIA SALVIA (BLACK-EYED SUSAN) (SAGE) (SAGE) Rudbeckia speciosa Salvia elegans Salvia hybrida
'VIETTE’S LITTLE SUZY' PINEAPPLE SAGE ARCTIC BLAZE™ SERIES Height: 26 to 32 in. (66 to 80 cm) Height: 3 ft. (0.9 m) Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: July to frost Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: March to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 11 Blooms of Bressingham Darwin Perennials Tender perennial with pineapple- Very floriferous habit, with deep yellow scented foliage and red flowers. • Bright blooms. flowers on sturdy stems and beautiful • Compact habit with sturdy, flexible mahogany foliage in Fall. branches. SALVIA • Blooms from Spring through Fall. (SAGE) Purple ‘Novasalpur’ PPAF SAGINA Salvia greggii (PEARLWORT) Fuchsia 'Novasalfuc' PPAF Red 'Novasalred' PPAF Sagina subulata ‘FURMAN’S RED’
Salvia ‘Furman’s Salvia ‘Black & IRISH MOSS Height: 12 to 20 in. (30 to 50 cm) ‘EMBER’S WISH’ Red’ Blue’ Bloom Months: Mid-May to July Height: 2 in. (5 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 Height: 32 in. (80 cm) Bloom Months: May to June Plant Select Bloom Months: May to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 10 Tender perennial with a compact, Plants Management Australia Solid green, tight grower with small upright habit; luxurious, deep rose-red white flowers. flowers and bright green, rounded Fast-growing variety displays vibrant foliage. coral tubular flowers on lush, mid-green foliage complemented by maroon stems. ‘AUREA’ Height: 2 in. (5 cm) SALVIA Bloom Months: May to June (SAGE) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 Salvia guaranitica Scotch Moss forms a chartreuse groundcover with tiny white flowers. ‘BLACK & BLUE’ Height: 3 ft. (0.9 m) Bloom Months: Late Summer to frost USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10 Tender perennial has sky-blue flowers and pitch-black calyxes.
Salvia ‘Ember’s Wish’
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Salvia ‘Radio Red’ ‘RADIO RED’ Height: 16 to 18 in. (40 to 45 cm) Bloom Months: March to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10 Darwin Perennials PP26,362 Finally: a good, true red S. greggii meets demand for this popular color. • Keeps its color longer than other red varieties. • Well-branched plants. • Blooms all Summer long – nice in containers.
Rated Best of Species at Penn State University, Landisville, Pennsylvania, first season.
RADIO RED
62 SALVIA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Salvia Suncrest Salvia Suncrest Salvia Suncrest Salvia Suncrest ‘Bright Eyes’ ‘Orchid Glow’ ‘Fire Dancer’ ‘Fancy Dancer’
Salvia Suncrest ‘Dancing Dolls’ Salvia Suncrest Salvia Suncrest Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ ‘Flamenco Rose’ ‘Shell Dancer’ SALVIA LANDSCAPE COLLECTION (SAGE) Height: 24 to 36 in. (60 to 90 cm) Salvia hybrid Bloom Months: March to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11 ‘LOVE AND WISHES’ Darwin Perennials Tender perennials with a moderately NEW FOR 2017 sized plant habit. Height: 32 in. (80 cm) Bloom Months: Summer to frost ‘Dancing Dolls’ PP19,820 USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 ‘Shell Dancer’ PP20,680 Plants Management Australia • Forms a ball of color with no pruning or ‘WENDY’S WISH’ deadheading. Height: 30 to 40 in. (75 to 100 cm) • A portion of plant proceeds goes to Bloom Months: Summer to frost Make-A-Wish® Australia USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 • Reblooming, heat-tolerant variety makes a good cut flower. PlantHaven, Inc. PP21,889
SUNCREST SERIES • Vivid magenta tubular flowers with fluted tips. Salvia Suncrest Salvia Suncrest Salvia Suncrest ‘Lemon Light’ ‘Autumn Moon’ ‘Golden Girl’ COMPACT COLLECTION • Large glossy foliage and a compact, slightly open habit. Height: 10 to 15 in. (25 to 38 cm) • Great for use in landscapes and Bloom Months: March to September containers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11 Darwin Perennials SALVIA Compact, tidy, well-branched tender perennials. (SAGE) Salvia leucantha ‘Autumn Moon’ PP24,106 ‘Bright Eyes’ PP22,491 ‘SANTA BARBARA’ ‘Fancy Dancer’ PP24,088 ‘Fire Dancer’ Height: 24 in. (60 cm) ‘Flamenco Rose’ Bloom Months: Mid-May to July ‘Golden Girl’ PP23,997 USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10 ‘Lemon Light’ PP24,105 PlantHaven, Inc. ‘Orchid Glow’ PP22,520 PP12,949 Tender perennial with large spikes of purple flowers and tomentose gray- green leaves.
Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’ Salvia ‘Santa Barbara’
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Salvia Mirage Hot Pink
YOU’RE NOT SEEING THINGS... THESE BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS ARE FOR REAL!
64 PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Salvia Mirage Violet Salvia Mirage Salvia Mirage Deep Purple Burgundy
Salvia ‘Burgundy Candles’
Attractive burgundy buds and calyxes for long-lasting flower power.
Salvia Mirage Salvia Mirage Salvia Mirage Salvia Mirage Pink Cherry Red Neon Rose Hot Pink SALVIA SALVIA (SAGE) (SAGE) Salvia greggii Salvia nemorosa
MIRAGE™ SERIES ‘BLUE HILL’ NEW FOR 2017 Height: 20 in. (50 cm) Height: 12 to 14 in. (30 to 35 cm) Bloom Months: Mid-May to July Bloom Months: March to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 Long bloomer produces lilac-blue Darwin Perennials flowers on neat clumps of gray-green Bold, brightly colored blooms stand foliage. out at retail and in the landscape. • Self-branching, mounded habit resists ‘BURGUNDY CANDLES’ breaking for easy shipping and less shrink. Height: 26 to 28 in. (65 to 70 cm) • Can be sold as annual in the North; Bloom Months: March to September overwinters in the South. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 • Heat-tolerant series features a full Darwin Perennials Salvia Mirage Salvia Mirage Salvia ‘Blue Hill’ range of intense flower colors. PP22,754 Soft Pink Cream • Less maintenance and more color in • Strong, semi-upright, vigorous plants. the garden. • Plenty of retail and landscape appeal. Burgundy ‘Balmirbur’ PPAF • Excellent performer in Summer heat. Cherry Red ‘Balmircher’ PPAF • Suitable for two-gallon programs. Cream ‘Balmiream’ Deep Purple ‘Balmirdepur’ PPAF ‘CARADONNA’ Hot Pink ‘Balmirhopi’ Neon Rose ‘Balmirnose’ Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75) Pink ‘Balmirpink’ Bloom Months: Mid-May to July Soft Pink ‘Balmirsopin’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Violet ‘Balmirvio’ PPAF Rich violet-blue flowers on glowing purple-black stems.
‘EAST FRIESLAND’ Height: 18 in. (45 cm) Bloom Months: Mid-May to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Compact, upright plant with medium green basal leaves and deep purple Salvia ‘Caradonna’ Salvia ‘East Friesland’ flowers.
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Salvia Lyrical Blues
THE NEW STANDARD IN ITS CLASS! MORE FLOWERS, EASY TO GROW, COLOR THAT LASTS.
66 PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Salvia Lyrical Blues Salvia Lyrical Salvia Lyrical Rose Silvertone
Salvia Sensation Compact Violet
Profuse bloomers in gorgeous colors.
Salvia Lyrical White Salvia Sensation Salvia Sensation Salvia Sensation Compact Deep Blue Medium Deep Blue Compact Sky Blue LYRICAL™ SERIES SENSATION™ SERIES Height: 22 to 24 in. (55 to 60 cm) Height: 12 to 14 in. (30 to 35 cm) Bloom Months: March to September Bloom Months: Mid-May to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Darwin Perennials Florensis Easy-to-grow, well-matched series in • Well-branched, compact plants. unique, eye-catching colors. • Rich displays of early-Summer color. • Deeply toned buds and calyxes for • Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. longer garden color on Lyrical Blues, NEW Compact Bright Rose ‘Florsalbro’ Rose and Silvertone. PPAF • Silvertone is the first bicolor Salvia, Compact Deep Blue ‘Florsaldblu’ PP21,297 featuring blue blooms with silver edges. NEW Compact Sky Blue ‘Florsalsbu’ • Robust, well-branched plants with NEW Compact Violet ‘Florsalvioblu’ PPAF a manageable habit readily fill gallon Compact White ‘Florsalcwh’ containers. NEW Medium Deep Blue ‘Florsaldeep’ • More flowers per container for extra show at retail. Medium Deep Rose ‘Florsaldro’ • Excellent reblooming and heat NEW Medium Light Rose ‘Florsaliro’ tolerance. NEW Medium Pink ‘Florsalpi’ Salvia Sensation Salvia Sensation Salvia Sensation Salvia Sensation NEW Medium Purple Rose ‘Florsalpur’ Medium Purple Rose Medium Deep Rose Compact Bright Rose Medium Pink Lyrical White showed excellent PPAF performance in first season in two NEW Medium White ‘Florsalmwh’ university trials: University of Minnesota, Morris, Minnesota (2015 season results) ‘SNOW HILL’ and Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio (2015 season perennial Height: 20 in. (50 cm) results). Bloom Months: Mid-May to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Blues ‘Balyriclu’ PP22,919 Rose ‘Balyricose’ PP24,274 Mounded, gray-green foliage with white flowers. Silvertone ‘Balyricsil’ PP23,310 White ‘Florsalwhite’ PP21,243
Salvia Sensation Salvia Sensation Salvia Sensation Salvia ‘Snow Hill’ Medium Light Rose Medium White Compact White
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MARCUS® ‘BERGGARTEN VARIEGATED’ Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: Mid-May to July Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Rijnbeek & Zn B.V. Spicy-scented variegated leaves on a ‘Haeumanarc’ PP13,322 culinary and decorative plant. Compact variety has a broad, spreading habit and violet-blue flowers, perfect for edging, containers and small spaces. GARDEN SAGE Height: 32 in. (80 cm) ‘MAY NIGHT’ Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) Bloom Months: Mid-May to July Strongly aromatic, gray-green foliage. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Tall, upright plant with medium green ‘ICTERINA’ leaves and large violet-purple flowers. Height: 16 in. (40 cm) Bloom Months: None Salvia ‘Marcus’ Salvia ‘May Night’ SALVIA USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 (SAGE) Fragrant gray-green leaves with yellow Salvia officinalis margins and bluish-purple flowers in Summer. ‘AUREA’ ‘PURPURASCENS’ Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Bloom Months: None Height: 12 to 24 in. (30 to 60 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Golden Sage has chartreuse leaves edged in gold. Purple Sage has bluish-purple stems and leaves. ‘BERGGARTEN’ Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Culinary and decorative variety has large gray-green leaves, deep blue flowers and spicy scent. Salvia ‘Berggarten’ Salvia ‘Berggarten Variegated’
68 SALVIA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ © MasterTag Salvia Garden Sage Salvia ‘Icterina’ SECRETS OF SALVIA During the Middle Ages, some people referred to Salvia (p. 61-69) as “Sage the Savior.” The plant was known for its healing properties and value. It was one of the ingredients in a blend of herbs used to ward off the plague.
Back then, people said “Sage” was “singularly good for the head and brain, it quickeneth the senses and memory, strengtheneth the sinews, restoreth health to those that have the palsy, and taketh away shakey trembling of the members.”
Today some researchers claim that extracts of Sage may enhance cognitive performance, Salvia ‘Purple Rain’ comparable to the effect produced by caffeine.
‘TRICOLOR’ The vivid red tubular flowers with fluted tips on Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) Salvia ‘Radio Red’ (p. 62) attract hummingbirds Bloom Months: None from late Spring until Fall. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Green, white and pink foliage with habit The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center and scent like rest of species. named Salvia ‘Ember’s Wish’ (p. 61) one of the top 10 new bedding plant varieties for 2015, proven best in Hammond, LA, landscape trials in 2014. SALVIA (SAGE) Some of the information above is from Dr. Allan M. Armitage, Professor Salvia verticillata Emeritus of Horticulture, UGA, and author of It’s Not Just About The Hat, Herbaceous Perennial Plants (3rd edition) Website: www.allanarmitage.net ‘PURPLE RAIN’ Height: 24 in. (60 cm) Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Purple blooms form globes of individual Salvia ‘Tricolor’ florets up the stem with spacing between the globes.
SALVIA (SAGE) Salvia x hybrida
‘ULTRA VIOLET’ Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) Bloom Months: Summer to frost USDA Hardiness Zones: 5b to 9 PlantHaven, Inc. PP21,411 Vibrant purple flowers and aromatic, mid-green foliage.
Salvia ‘Ultra Violet’
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Scabiosa Flutter Deep Blue
COMPACT SERIES IS EASY TO SHIP, SHOW AND LOVE!
70 CLASS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Scabiosa Flutter Rose Pink Scabiosa Flutter Deep Blue
SCABIOSA ‘PINK MIST’ (PINCUSHION FLOWER) Height: 16 to 18 in. (40 to 45 cm) Scabiosa columbaria Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 FLUTTER™ SERIES PlantHaven, Inc. Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) • Compact, upright habit is similar to Bloom Months: March to September ‘Butterfly Blue’. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 • Green, textured leaves. Darwin Perennials • Soft pink, fully double flowers. Compact habit and shorter peduncles for easier shipping and showing! SANTOLINA • Deeper colors, better habit and larger (LAVENDER COTTON) flowers than ‘Butterfly Blue’ and ‘Pink Santolina incana Mist’. • Neater displays for greater sell-through ‘NANA’ at retail. • Hardy plants with long flowering Height: 8 in. (20 cm) windows. Bloom Months: July to August Scabiosa ‘Butterfly Blue’ Scabiosa ‘Pink Mist’ • Beautiful in the landscape and in USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 mixed containers. • Very disease-resistant. Finely divided, aromatic silver foliage and yellow button flowers. Deep Blue ‘Balfluttdelu’ PPAF Rose Pink ‘Balfluttropi’ PPAF SANTOLINA ‘BUTTERFLY BLUE’ (LAVENDER COTTON) Santolina virens Height: 16 to 18 in. (40 to 45 cm) Height: 14 in. (35 cm) Bloom Months: May to hard frost Bloom Months: July to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Compact, tidy mounds of deep green Deep green foliage and bright yellow basal leaves with wiry stems hold single, button flowers. round, lavender-blue flowers. © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Santolina virens Santolina ‘Nana’
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SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER (STONECROP) (STONECROP) Sedum album Sedum kamtschaticum Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) ‘ATHOUM’ Bloom Months: Spring to Summer USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) Bloom Months: July to August Scalloped, deep green leaves are USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 covered with mounds of yellow-gold flowers. Plump, dark green rosettes of red- tipped, evergreen leaves and light pink Sedum kamtschaticum variegatum to white flowers. Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: June to August ‘CORAL CARPET’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Height: 2 to 6 in. (5 to 15 cm) Compact plants have variegated foliage Bloom Months: Spring to Summer with creamy margins and star-shaped yellow blooms that mature to red. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Creeping groundcover with red-tinged, ‘WEIHENSTEPHANER GOLD’ deep green leaves and tiny, pale pink Sedum ‘Athoum’ Sedum ‘Coral Carpet’ flowers. Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: Spring to Summer SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 (STONECROP) Golden yellow flowers and red seed Sedum dasyphyllum heads on prostrate, scalloped green foliage. ‘MAJOR’ Height: 4 in. (10 cm) SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER Bloom Months: Spring to Summer (STONECROP) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Sedum makinoi
Prostrate mats of tight blue foliage and ‘OGON’ small, white flowers. Height: 4 in. (10 cm) Bloom Months: Spring to Summer USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 Ground-hugging tender perennial has chartreuse foliage and dainty yellow flowers. Sedum ‘Major’ Sedum ‘Weihenstephaner Gold’
72 SEDUM Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Sedum ‘Ogon’ Sedum pachyclados
Sedum sieboldii Sedum ‘Dragon’s Blood’ Sedum ‘Blue Spruce’
SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER (STONECROP) (STONECROP) Sedum pachyclados Sedum sexangulare Height: 3 in. (7 cm) Height: 4 in. (10 cm) Bloom Months: Spring to Summer Bloom Months: Spring to Summer USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 Deep blue, scalloped foliage forms a Dense carpets of fine green foliage with tight mound, with white, star-shaped bright yellow flowers in Spring. flowers. SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER (STONECROP) (STONECROP) Sedum sieboldii Sedum reflexum Height: 6 in. (15 cm) Bloom Months: September to October ‘BLUE SPRUCE’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Height: 3 to 6 in. (7 to 15 cm) Semi-evergreen, blue-green, succulent Bloom Months: July to August foliage with pink flowers in Fall. Sedum ‘Angelina’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Low-growing, spreading plants have SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER blue, needle-like foliage and yellow flowers. (STONECROP) Sedum spurium
SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER ‘DRAGON’S BLOOD’ (STONECROP) Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Sedum rupestre Bloom Months: July to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 ‘ANGELINA’ Green leaves with red margins turn Height: 3 to 6 in. (7 to 15 cm) bright red in Fall, with deep red blooms Bloom Months: July to August in Summer. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Low-growing and fast-spreading, with fleshy, needle-like, golden yellow foliage.
Sedum sexangulare
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Sedum ‘Coral Reef’ Sedum ‘Chocolate Sedum ‘Lemon Sedum ‘Class Act’ Sedum ‘Mr. Goodbud’ Ball’ Ball’ ‘FULDAGLUT’ ‘CORAL REEF’ SEDUM, UPRIGHT, FALL-FLOWERING Height: 3 to 4 in. (7 to 10 cm) Height: 3 to 4 in. (7 to 10 cm) (STONECROP) Bloom Months: Spring to Summer Bloom Months: July to August Sedum x hybrida USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Dark green, spreading foliage turns red- Mounded, spreading groundcover has ‘CLASS ACT’ orange in Fall, with red flowers in July. small yellow flowers and smooth green foliage that turns red in Fall. Height: 18 in. (45 cm) Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall ‘JOHN CREECH’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Height: 2 in. (5 cm) SEDUM, MOUNDING Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. Bloom Months: June (STONECROP) PP20,125 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Sedum hakonense Showy, rose-pink flowers with a full, Dense groundcover with striking green upright habit. foliage and pink-purple blooms spills ‘CHOCOLATE BALL’ from containers. Height: 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) ‘MR. GOODBUD’ Bloom Months: June to September Height: 17 in. (42 cm) ‘TRICOLOR’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall Height: 3 to 4 in. (8 to 10 cm) Little plants with brown-red, needle-like USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Sedum Party Hardy ‘Birthday Party’ Bloom Months: June to August foliage bloom with yellow flowers in Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Summer. PP17,671 Mat-forming, with small, rounded, green Compact habit with dark mauve flowers. leaves edged in white and tinged in SEDUM, MOUNDING pink; pink blooms. (STONECROP) PARTY HARDY™ SERIES Sedum x hybrida Height: 11 to 18 in. (28 to 45 cm) SEDUM, GROUNDCOVER Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall (STONECROP) ‘LEMON BALL’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Sedum tetractinum Height: 6 in. (15 cm) Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. Height: 3 in. (7 cm) Bloom Months: June to July ‘Birthday Party’ has rosy pink flowers on Bloom Months: Spring to Summer USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 green foliage; ‘Pool Party’ has bright pink USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 blooms on blue-green foliage. Vivid mounds of chartreuse foliage Mats of succulent green foliage with stay dense, bushy and bright all ‘Birthday Party’ PP22,826 red-bronze color in Fall and yellow Summer long. ‘Pool Party’ PP22,842 flowers in Summer.
Sedum Party Hardy ‘Pool Party’
74 SEDUM Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Sedum ‘Vera Jameson’ Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’ DARWIN PERENNIALS SHINES IN TRIALS Here are some “top performer” and “excellent” perennial varieties ranked in garden trials in 2015.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, FORT COLLINS, CO Perovskia Little Lace (p. 52) Named one of “Top Performers.” Veronica Moody Blues® Dark Blue (p. 83) Long bloom period and abundant spikes of dark blue Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ Sedum ‘Pink Bomb’ flowers made this a standout. Plants were very uniform and had excellent winter hardiness. Additionally, plants had good resistance to ‘VERA JAMESON’ ‘AUTUMN JOY’ disease and there was no sign of powdery mildew. Height: 10 to 16 in. (25 to 40 cm) Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) The entire Moody Blues series was noted for Bloom Months: August to September Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall superior performance. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10 Large clusters of pink flowers and waxy, Blue-green flower heads turn rosy pink FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY, COLUMBUS, OH gray-green leaves that turn burgundy as and intensify to deep ruby red, then Summer progresses. bronze. Achillea New Vintage™ Violet (p. 1) – Excellent overall average score for second season 2015. ‘PINK BOMB’ SEDUM, UPRIGHT, Salvia Lyrical™ White (p. 67) – Excellent FALL-FLOWERING Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) performance in first season 2015. (STONECROP) Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall Sedum spectabile USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10 PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, LANDISVILLE, PA Lovely pink flowers and uniform, ‘AUTUMN FIRE’ compact, succulent foliage. Heuchera ‘Carnival Coffee Bean’ (See Height: 24 to 30 in. (60 to 75 cm) DarwinPerennials.com) Excellent performer in the Bloom Months: Late Summer to Fall shade, 4.8/5 average shade rating, “Best of Species.” USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Heuchera ‘Carnival Cocomint,’ and ‘Carnival Fall Dense, robust habit; flowers start blue- green and mature to pink, deep red and Festival’ (See DarwinPerennials.com) Excellent finally bronze. performer in the shade, 4.7/5 average shade rating.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MORRIS, MN Achillea New Vintage™ Violet (p. 1) Excellent overall average score for 2015 season. Salvia Lyrical™ White (p. 67) Excellent performance in first season 2015.
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SEMPERVIVUM ‘ROYAL RUBY’ (HENS & CHICKS) Height: 3 to 4 in. (7 to 10 cm) Sempervivum Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘CARMEN’ Forms dense mats of dark wine-red Height: 2 to 8 in. (5 to 20 cm) foliage. Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘RUBY HEART’ Emerald green succulent leaves with bright red tips. Height: 2 to 8 in. (5 to 20 cm) Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘COMMANDER HAY’ Rosettes start red, turning green with Height: 1 to 3 in. (2.5 to 7 cm) red margins as they grow. Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 ‘SILVERINE’ Clumps of red and green rosettes. Height: 3 to 4 in. (7 to 10 cm) Bloom Months: June to September Sempervivum ‘Red Beauty’ ‘KALINDA’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Height: 2 to 8 in. (5 to 20 cm) Muted green foliage with red overtones. Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 SEMPERVIVUM Large succulent leaves held in tight green heads with blood-red tips. (HENS & CHICKS) Sempervivum arachnoideum ‘RED BEAUTY’ ‘COBWEB’ Height: 4 in. (10 cm) Height: 2 to 8 in. (5 to 20 cm) Bloom Months: June to September Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 • Dense rosettes are red in Summer and turn burgundy in cold weather. Pale green rosettes covered with fine silver hairs; produces bright reddish- • Color may vary from season to season. pink flowers. • Produces clusters of light pink flowers in mid-Summer.
Sempervivum ‘Ruby Heart’ Sempervivum ‘Cobweb’
76 SEMPERVIVUM Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Silene ‘Clifford Moor’ Silene ‘Druett’s Variegated’
SEMPERVIVUM SILENE (HENS & CHICKS) (CAMPION) Sempervivum tectorum Silene uniflora
‘SUNSET’ ‘DRUETT’S VARIEGATED’ Height: 2 to 8 in. (5 to 20 cm) Height: 3 to 6 in. (7 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: June to September Bloom Months: May to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Emerald green leaves with red tips take Deep green leaves with wide, creamy on orange/red cast in cool weather. white margins; white pinwheel flowers; prostrate habit. SILENE (CAMPION) SOLIDAGO Silene dioica (GOLDENROD) Solidago ‘CLIFFORD MOOR’
© MasterTag LITTLE LEMON Sempervivum ‘Sunset’ Solidago Little Lemon Height: 18 in. (45 cm) Bloom Months: May to July Height: 12 to 18 in. (30 to 45 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Bloom Months: July to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Variegated leaves with deep green PlantHaven, Inc. centers and creamy gold margins; single ‘Dansolitlem’ PP17,297 pink flowers. Compact, well-branched plants completely covered with racemes of bright lemon-yellow flowers in Summer.
SOLIDAGO (GOLDENROD) Solidago rugosa
‘FIREWORKS’ Height: 36 to 48 in. (90 cm to 1.2 m) Bloom Months: July to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Golden yellow flowers with wild, multi-
© The John Henry Company Henry John The © branched panicles. Solidago ‘Fireworks’
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STACHYS STACHYS (LAMB’S EAR) (LAMB’S EAR) Stachys byzantia Stachys monnieri
‘HELENE VON STEIN’ ‘HUMMELO’ Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Height: 20 in. (50 cm) Bloom Months: July Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 • Clump-forming habit with big, broad Compact clumps of textured, glossy leaves. green foliage with spikes of purple • Velvety-soft, greenish-silver foliage. flowers. • Great for edging, border gardens and containers. STEVIA ‘SILVER CARPET’ Stevia rebaudiana Height: to 24 in. (60 cm) Height: 8 in. (20 cm) Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: Stevia rebaudiana Tender perennial used as a dietary Drought-tolerant, low-growing and supplement; dried leaves are many spreading variety with soft and fuzzy, times sweeter than sugar. oval, gray-white leaves.
TEUCRIUM (GERMANDER) Teucrium chamaedrys Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Bloom Months: Summer USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Evergreen sub-shrub with deep green leaves and rosy-purple flowers.
Stachys ‘Helene Von Stein’ Teucrium chamaedrys
78 STACHYS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ © MasterTag © MasterTag Thymus ‘Silver King’ Thymus ‘Spicy Orange’
Thymus ‘Albiflorus’ Thymus ‘Hartington Silver’ Thymus ‘Pink Chintz’
THYMUS ‘HARTINGTON SILVER’ (THYME) Height: 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) Thymus citriodorus Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 ‘SILVER KING’ Small green leaves with creamy white Height: 4 to 5 in. (10 to 12 cm) margins and tiny flowers of palest pink Bloom Months: None in late Spring. USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 Lemon-scented, medium-green leaves ‘PINK CHINTZ’ are splashed with cream. Height: 0.25 in. (0.65 cm) Bloom Months: None ‘SPICY ORANGE’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Height: 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) Mat-forming creeper with tiny green Bloom Months: None leaves and pink flowers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Needle-like leaves with a spicy orange ‘PSEUDOLANUGINOSUS’ scent; soft lavender flowers in late Thymus ‘Pseudolanuginosus’ Thymus ‘Elfin’ Spring. Height: 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 THYMUS Wooly creeper with gray foliage and (THYME) white flowers; good for dry locations. Thymus praecox
‘ALBIFLORUS’ THYMUS (THYME) Height: 2 in. (5 cm) Thymus serpyllum Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ‘ELFIN’ Low-growing habit with green leaves and white flowers. Height: 1 in. (2.5 cm) Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ‘COCCINEUS’ Tight, creeping groundcover with mats Height: 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) of tiny, dark green foliage and pink Bloom Months: None flowers in Summer. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Low-growing perennial with small, Thymus ‘Coccineus’ elliptical green leaves and fuchsia-red blooms in Summer.
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover THYMUS 79 Jelitto Thymus ‘Magic Carpet’ Thymus English Thyme Thymus French Thyme
Thymus Silver Edged Thyme Thymus ‘Doone Valley’ Thyme Thymus Lemon Thyme Thymus Golden Lemon Thyme
‘MAGIC CARPET’ THYMUS ORANGE THYME (THYME) Height: 2 in. (5 cm) Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Thymus x citriodorus Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 ‘DOONE VALLEY’ THYME Tiny pink flowers float over mats of Orange or citrus-scented green leaves green, slightly hairy foliage. Height: 1 to 2 in. (2.54 to 5.08 cm) and lavender-pink flowers. Bloom Months: June to July USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 THYMUS SILVER EDGED THYME Purple flowers with lemon-scented, (THYME) green and golden variegated foliage. Height: 4 in. (10 cm) Thymus vulgaris Excellent for planting between stepping Bloom Months: None stones and rock gardens. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ENGLISH THYME Narrow green leaves with variable silver variegation, lavender-pink flowers, no Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) LEMON THYME lemon fragrance. Bloom Months: None Height: 8 in. (20 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Bloom Months: None ‘VARIEGATUS’ Popular culinary variety has rounded USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 leaves, purple-pink flowers and a semi- Lemon-scented green leaves and Height: 4 in. (10 cm) Thymus Orange Thyme creeping habit. lavender-pink flowers. Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 FRENCH THYME GOLDEN LEMON THYME Lemon-scented green leaves with a thin, white-splashed margin and purple Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) Height: 4 in. (10 cm) flowers. Bloom Months: None Bloom Months: None USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Purple to white flowers with narrow, Pungently lemon-scented leaves are fragrant green leaves. golden and variegated when grown in bright light.
Thymus ‘Variegatus’
80 THYMUS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Veronica First Glory Veronica First Love © The John Henry Company Henry John The © Verbena ‘Homestead Purple’ Veronica First Lady Veronica First Choice
VERBENA VERONICA FIRST LADY (VERVAIN) (SPEEDWELL) Height: 22 in. (56 cm) Verbena bonariensis Veronica longifolia Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 ‘LOLLIPOP’ FIRST CHOICE Rene van Gaalen B.V. Height: 24 in. (60 cm) NEW FOR 2017 ‘Alllady’ PP23,271 Bloom Months: May to frost Height: 22 in. (56 cm) • Compact plant habit. USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11 Bloom Months: June to September • Sturdy, white flower spikes. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Tender perennial has unique dwarf form • Vernalization not required. with lavender-blue flowers. Rene van Gaalen B.V. ‘Allchoice’ PPAF FIRST LOVE • Nice, soft pink addition to the First VERBENA series. Height: 22 in. (56 cm) (VERVAIN) • Long flowering. Bloom Months: June to September Verbena canadensis • Vernalization not required. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Rene van Gaalen B.V. ‘HOMESTEAD PURPLE’ FIRST GLORY ‘Allove’ PPAF • Uniform, short spikes of brilliant pink Verbena ‘Lollipop’ Height: 6 to 10 in. (15 to 25 cm) Height: 22 in. (56 cm) flowers. Bloom Months: May to frost Bloom Months: June to September • Short and well-branched plants. USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 • Excellent flower canopy without Rene van Gaalen B.V. vernalization. Small, deep purple flowers on vigorous, ‘Alllord’ PP23,294 mounded plants. • Compact, highly uniform plants. • Short, thick spikes of deep blue VERBENA flowers. (VERVAIN) • Vernalization not required. Verbena x hybrida
‘BILOXI BLUE’ Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) Bloom Months: May to frost USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10 Tender perennial with violet flower heads and green, slightly spreading, mounded foliage.
Verbena ‘Biloxi Blue’
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Veronica Moody Blues Sky Blue
PROGRAMMABLE AND EASY TO PRODUCE: MUSIC TO A GROWER’S EARS!
82 CLASS Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Veronica Moody Blues Light Blue Veronica Moody Blues Mauve
Veronica Venice Blue
Easy–to–grow variety makes an excellent season extender!
Veronica Moody Blues Pink Veronica Moody Blues White
VERONICA ‘SUNNY BORDER BLUE’ (SPIKE SPEEDWELL) Height: 18 to 24 in. (45 to 60 cm) Veronica hybrida Bloom Months: June to August USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 MOODY BLUES® SERIES Long display of vivid blue flower spikes Height: 12 to 14 in. (30 to 35 cm) atop dark green leaves. Bloom Months: June to October USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ‘RED FOX’ Darwin Perennials Compact series of first–year–flowering Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Veronica. Bloom Months: June to September USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 • Excellent 1–gallon production with great uniformity and habit. Produces rose–red spikes in Summer. • Continues to cycle and bloom all season until first frost. ROYAL CANDLES • Compact, tidy habit is great for any garden or mixed container. Height: 12 in. (30 cm) Bloom Months: June to August Veronica Moody Veronica Moody Veronica ‘Giles Van Veronica ‘Sunny Entire Moody Blues series noted for USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Blues Dark Blue Blues Sky Blue Hees’ Border Blue’ superior performance by Colorado PlantHaven, Inc. State University trial in 2015. ‘Glory’ PP18,932 Long–blooming dwarf variety with solid, Dark Blue ‘Novaverblu’ PPAF conical spikes of bright violet–blue flowers. Light Blue ‘Novaverlig’ PPAF Mauve ‘Novavermau’ PP26,621 Pink ‘Novaverpin’ PP25,748 VERONICA Sky Blue ‘Novaversky’ PPAF (SPEEDWELL) White ‘Novaverwhi’ Veronica austriaca
VERONICA VENICE BLUE (SPIKE SPEEDWELL) Veronica spicata Height: 10 to 12 in. (25 to 30 cm) Bloom Months: March to April ‘GILES VAN HEES’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Florensis Height: 6 in. (15 cm) ‘Florverblue’ PPAF Bloom Months: June to August • Requires less vernalization than other USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 austriaca types. Dwarf form with dark green foliage and • Strong, upright stems for outstanding show at retail and in the garden. Veronica Royal Candles Veronica ‘Red Fox’ short, bright pink flower spikes. • Early Spring–flowering variety loves heat.
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover VERONICA 83 Veronica ‘Charlotte’ Veronica ‘Georgia Veronica Veronica Veronica Goldwell Veronica ‘Sunshine’ Vinca minor Vinca ‘Bowles Blue’ ‘Waterperry Blue’ ‘Whitewater’ Cunningham’
Veronica ‘Purpleicious’ Vinca Moonlit
Long–blooming variety with intense purple flowers and Unique double lavender flowers. dark green foliage.
VERONICA ‘WHITEWATER’ VERONICA ‘ILLUMINATION’ (SPEEDWELL) (SPEEDWELL) Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Height: 4 in. (10 cm) Veronica longifolia Veronica x hybrida Bloom Months: June to September Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 ‘CHARLOTTE’ Chicagoland Grows Inc. ‘PURPLEICIOUS’ PlantHaven, Inc. Height: 24 to 33 in. (60 to 84 cm) PP22,783 Height: 16 to 20 in. (40 to 50 cm) PP12,132 Bloom Months: June to September Sport of 'Waterperry Blue' produces Bloom Months: June to August Popular, low–growing, evergreen USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 bright white flowers on burgundy–green USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 groundcover has variegated foliage Rijnbeek & Zn B.V. foliage. Darwin Perennials and small, light lavender–blue flowers PPAF PP17,639 in Spring. Bright white flower spikes against white VERONICA • Well–branched plants have a strong, and green variegated foliage. tidy habit. MOONLIT (SPEEDWELL) • Very healthy, disease–free cultivar. Veronica prostrata Height: 4 to 8 in. (10 to 20 cm) VERONICA Bloom Months: April to May (SPEEDWELL) GOLDWELL VINCA USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 (MYRTLE) ‘Parvin’ PP20,484 Veronica peduncularis Height: 4 in. (10 cm) Vinca minor • Grown primarily for its interesting, Bloom Months: June to September cream and green variegated leaves. ‘GEORGIA BLUE’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Height: 4 to 8 in. (10 to 20 cm) Bloom Months: May • Unique, fully double lavender blooms Height: 8 in. (20 cm) Blooms of Bressingham appear in Spring. ‘Verbrig’ PP17,423 USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Bloom Months: March to April • Good garden groundcover that also USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Blue–purple flowers over narrow green Low, creeping habit with glossy green trails in containers. leaves edged in gold. foliage and blue flowers. Dense, gray–green, low–growing foliage with taller flowering stems covered with ‘BOWLES CUNNINGHAM’ intense blue flowers. VERONICA (CREEPING SPEEDWELL) Height: 5 to 8 in. (13 to 20 cm) ‘WATERPERRY BLUE’ Veronica repens Bloom Months: April to May USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: June to September ‘SUNSHINE’ Vigorous, spreading variety has thick, USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 glossy leaves and sky blue flowers. Also Height: 1 to 4 in. (2.5 to 10 cm) known as ‘Bowles’. Spreading habit with light blue flowers Bloom Months: June to July and purple Winter foliage. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8 Groundcover type, creeping with white blooms on gold foliage.
84 VERONICA Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Viola ‘Halo Lemon Frost’
Extra–large, two–toned flowers captivate customers for early sales.
Viola ‘Halo Violet’
VIOLA ‘ETAIN’ (VIOLET) Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) Viola cornuta Bloom Months: February to October USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 ‘BLACKOUT’ Compact variety flowers profusely in Height: 5 to 6 in. (13 to 15 cm) Spring and Fall with large, fragrant, Bloom Months: April to October bicolor blooms. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Darwin Perennials HALO SERIES PP23,369 Ultra–black flowers and medium green Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) foliage look fantastic at retail. Bloom Months: February to April and September to October • Deepest black viola blooms are dainty, USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 yet durable and highly scented. Darwin Perennials • Medium green foliage complements dark blooms. • Excellent hardiness for long–lasting • Heat–tolerant, low–maintenance garden enjoyment. plants keep their compact habit. • Very heat–tolerant. Viola ‘Blackout’ Viola Celestial Northern Lights • No vernalization required. • Oversummers and overwinters. CELESTIAL™ SERIES • Larger flowers than Celestial.
Height: 5 to 6 in. (13 to 15 cm) ‘Halo Lemon Frost’ PP26,383 Bloom Months: February to October ‘Halo Lilac’ PP24,542 USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 ‘Halo Sky Blue’ PP24,541 PlantHaven, Inc. ‘Halo Violet’ PP24,428 * Ever–blooming, early-Spring perennial in bright, rich colors. • Overwinters and oversummers.
© Image Botanica • Heat–tolerant, highly scented varieties Vinca ‘Illumination’ Viola Celestial Viola Celestial Viola Celestial bloom all Summer. ‘Midnight’ Twilight Starry Night • No vernalization required.
Blue Moon ‘SMEV1’ PP19,882 ‘Midnight’ PPAF Northern Lights ‘SMEV4’ PP24,591 Starry Night ‘Lord Primrose’ PP18,253 Twilight ‘SMEV3’ PP24,592
Viola Celestial Viola ‘Etain’ Viola ‘Halo Sky Viola ‘Halo Lilac’ Blue Moon Blue’
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Viola Jumping Jack
Excellent landscape performer.
Viola Bonnie Lassies ‘Laura’ Viola Bonnie Lassies ‘Sarah’
VIOLA VIOLA (VIOLET) (VIOLET) Viola hybrida Viola x hybrida
BONNIE LASSIES™ SERIES JUMPING JACK Height: 6 to 10 in. (15 to 25 cm) Height: 8 to 10 in. (20 to 25 cm) Bloom Months: Spring Bloom Months: February to April and USDA Hardiness Zones: 5a to 8 September to October Blooms of Bressingham USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Darwin Perennials Truly hardy plants put on a long–lasting ‘Balvijac’ PP21,084 show of larger–than–average, slightly fragrant blooms. • Extremely floriferous, continuously blooming variety. ‘Emma’ • Good for Summer bedding, perennial ‘Isabella’ borders and mixed containers. ‘Laura’ • Much better heat tolerance than ‘Sarah’ “Johnny Jump–Ups” of the past.
VIOLA Viola ‘Rebecca Cawthorne’ (VIOLET) WALDSTEINIA (BARREN STRAWBERRY) Viola pubescens Waldsteinia ternata ‘REBECCA CAWTHORNE’ Height: 4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm) Bloom Months: May to June Height: 6 to 8 in. (15 to 20 cm) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Bloom Months: Spring Dense mats of semi–evergreen, USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 strawberry–like foliage with yellow Fragrant purple flowers splashed with flowers. white; sporadic reblooming.
Waldsteinia ternata
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PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover CULTURE 87 Darwin Perennials Propagation Guide
Page Crop Series/Variety Media EC/pH Soil Temperature Rooting Hormone Mist Fertilization Pinching Transplanting Comments 1 Achillea Moon Dust EC 1.0–1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Not necessary, remove premature 28–35 days after sticking Do not over–mist. hybrid flowers.
1 Achillea New Vintage™ EC 1.0–1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Not necessary, remove premature 28–35 days after sticking Do not over–mist. millifolium flowers.
2 Achillea Song Siren™ EC 1.0–1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Not necessary, remove premature 28–35 days after sticking Do not over–mist. millifolium flowers.
4 Agastache Little Adder EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 28–35 days after sticking Stick cuttings the day of arrival, if possible. rugosa established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
8 Alyssum Golden Spring EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking This Alyssum requires light mist and soil moisture. wulfenianum Can be rooted under a dome or tent. Do not over–mist.
10 Boltonia Jim Crockett EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 68–74°F (20–24°C) 300 ppm IBA Moderate 75–100 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots are 28–35 days after sticking Generally roots quickly. asteroides var. become visible; increase to established. latisquama 150–200 ppm N as roots develop
10 Buddleia Berry Fizz EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Do not over–mist. Long days in propagation will davidii hasten rooting and plant development.
11 Buddleia Blaze Pink EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Do not over–mist. Long days in propagation will davidii hasten rooting and plant development.
11 Buddleia Cran Razz EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Do not over–mist. Long days in propagation will davidii hasten rooting and plant development.
12 Buddleia Flutterby Petite® EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Do not over–mist. Long days in propagation will davidii hasten rooting and plant development.
12 Buddleia True Blue EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Do not over–mist. Long days in propagation will davidii hasten rooting and plant development.
14 Campanula Iridescent Bells EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N after 14 days Not necessary. 35–42 days after sticking Campanula typically have longer leaf petioles. x hybrida Avoid dehydration during the first 3 days after sticking, then use a low to moderate mist regime. Avoid sticking cuttings too deep so that growing tip is exposed. 14 Caryopteris Good As Gold EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000–3,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Not necessary in liner stage 35–42 days after sticking Discontinue mist as quickly as possible once hybrid rooting occurs.
14 Caryopteris Grand Bleu® EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000–3,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Not necessary in liner stage 35–42 days after sticking Discontinue mist as quickly as possible once x clandonensis rooting occurs.
15 Centaurea Lavender Mist EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Not necessary. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist and media moisture levels to avoid montana stem rot.
88 PROPAGATION GUIDE Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Page Crop Series/Variety Media EC/pH Soil Temperature Rooting Hormone Mist Fertilization Pinching Transplanting Comments 1 Achillea Moon Dust EC 1.0–1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Not necessary, remove premature 28–35 days after sticking Do not over–mist. hybrid flowers.
1 Achillea New Vintage™ EC 1.0–1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Not necessary, remove premature 28–35 days after sticking Do not over–mist. millifolium flowers.
2 Achillea Song Siren™ EC 1.0–1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Not necessary, remove premature 28–35 days after sticking Do not over–mist. millifolium flowers.
4 Agastache Little Adder EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 28–35 days after sticking Stick cuttings the day of arrival, if possible. rugosa established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
8 Alyssum Golden Spring EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking This Alyssum requires light mist and soil moisture. wulfenianum Can be rooted under a dome or tent. Do not over–mist.
10 Boltonia Jim Crockett EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 68–74°F (20–24°C) 300 ppm IBA Moderate 75–100 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots are 28–35 days after sticking Generally roots quickly. asteroides var. become visible; increase to established. latisquama 150–200 ppm N as roots develop
10 Buddleia Berry Fizz EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Do not over–mist. Long days in propagation will davidii hasten rooting and plant development.
11 Buddleia Blaze Pink EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Do not over–mist. Long days in propagation will davidii hasten rooting and plant development.
11 Buddleia Cran Razz EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Do not over–mist. Long days in propagation will davidii hasten rooting and plant development.
12 Buddleia Flutterby Petite® EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Do not over–mist. Long days in propagation will davidii hasten rooting and plant development.
12 Buddleia True Blue EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Do not over–mist. Long days in propagation will davidii hasten rooting and plant development.
14 Campanula Iridescent Bells EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N after 14 days Not necessary. 35–42 days after sticking Campanula typically have longer leaf petioles. x hybrida Avoid dehydration during the first 3 days after sticking, then use a low to moderate mist regime. Avoid sticking cuttings too deep so that growing tip is exposed. 14 Caryopteris Good As Gold EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000–3,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Not necessary in liner stage 35–42 days after sticking Discontinue mist as quickly as possible once hybrid rooting occurs.
14 Caryopteris Grand Bleu® EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000–3,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N Not necessary in liner stage 35–42 days after sticking Discontinue mist as quickly as possible once x clandonensis rooting occurs.
15 Centaurea Lavender Mist EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Not necessary. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist and media moisture levels to avoid montana stem rot.
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Page Crop Series/Variety Media EC/pH Soil Temperature Rooting Hormone Mist Fertilization Pinching Transplanting Comments 16 Coreopsis Sunny Day EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage 28–35 days after sticking Begin fertilizing 7 days after stick. Avoid over– grandiflora misting.
16 Coreopsis Little Bird EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage and 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting hybrid once after transplant for best media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). results. Remove flowers in propagation.
* Coreopsis UpTick™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting x hybrida media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
18 Coreopsis Sylvester EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage and 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting verticillata once after transplant for best media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). results. Remove flowers in propagation.
18 Coreopsis Tweety EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage and 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting verticillata once after transplant for best media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). results. Remove flowers in propagation.
17 Coreopsis Crème Caramel™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage and 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting verticillata once after transplant for best media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). results. Remove flowers in propagation.
23 Eupatorium Little Joe EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA High for first few 50–100 ppm N Recommended 42–49 days after sticking dubium days, then reduce to moderate.
24 Euphorbia Red Velvet EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting amygdaloides established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
29 Gaura Ballerina™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 68–73°F (20–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low to moderate 75–100 ppm N when roots Yes, 7 days before transplanting. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting lindheimeri become visible; increase to media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). 150–200 ppm N as roots Remove flowers in propagation. develop
29 Gaura Belleza™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 68–73°F (20–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low to moderate 75–100 ppm N when roots Yes, 7 days before transplanting. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting lindheimeri become visible; increase to media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). 150–200 ppm N as roots Remove flowers in propagation. develop
29 Gaura Little Janie, Whiskers EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting lindheimeri Deep Rose become visible established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
30 Geranium Miss Heidi EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N when roots Not necessary. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting oxonianum become visible media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
31 Heliopsis Double Sunstruck, EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting helianthoides Sunstruck become visible established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
* Heuchera Carnival EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N after 14 days Not necessary. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting x hybrida media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
* Heuchera Frosty Morn EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N after 14 days Not necessary. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting sanguinea media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
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90 PROPAGATION GUIDE Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Page Crop Series/Variety Media EC/pH Soil Temperature Rooting Hormone Mist Fertilization Pinching Transplanting Comments 16 Coreopsis Sunny Day EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage 28–35 days after sticking Begin fertilizing 7 days after stick. Avoid over– grandiflora misting.
16 Coreopsis Little Bird EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage and 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting hybrid once after transplant for best media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). results. Remove flowers in propagation.
* Coreopsis UpTick™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting x hybrida media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
18 Coreopsis Sylvester EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage and 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting verticillata once after transplant for best media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). results. Remove flowers in propagation.
18 Coreopsis Tweety EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage and 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting verticillata once after transplant for best media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). results. Remove flowers in propagation.
17 Coreopsis Crème Caramel™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Pinch once in the liner stage and 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting verticillata once after transplant for best media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). results. Remove flowers in propagation.
23 Eupatorium Little Joe EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA High for first few 50–100 ppm N Recommended 42–49 days after sticking dubium days, then reduce to moderate.
24 Euphorbia Red Velvet EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting amygdaloides established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
29 Gaura Ballerina™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 68–73°F (20–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low to moderate 75–100 ppm N when roots Yes, 7 days before transplanting. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting lindheimeri become visible; increase to media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). 150–200 ppm N as roots Remove flowers in propagation. develop
29 Gaura Belleza™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 68–73°F (20–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low to moderate 75–100 ppm N when roots Yes, 7 days before transplanting. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting lindheimeri become visible; increase to media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). 150–200 ppm N as roots Remove flowers in propagation. develop
29 Gaura Little Janie, Whiskers EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting lindheimeri Deep Rose become visible established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
30 Geranium Miss Heidi EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N when roots Not necessary. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting oxonianum become visible media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
31 Heliopsis Double Sunstruck, EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting helianthoides Sunstruck become visible established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
* Heuchera Carnival EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N after 14 days Not necessary. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting x hybrida media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
* Heuchera Frosty Morn EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Low to moderate 50–75 ppm N after 14 days Not necessary. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting sanguinea media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
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Page Crop Series/Variety Media EC/pH Soil Temperature Rooting Hormone Mist Fertilization Pinching Transplanting Comments 34 Iberis White Heat EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots 28–35 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting amara become visible are established. Leave active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
34 Iberis Lavish EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots are 28–35 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting gibraltarica become visible established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
36 Lavandula SuperBlue EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.9–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low; prefers high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 42–56 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting angustifolia humidity to mist media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
37, 38 Lavandula Anouk Series, Bright EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low; prefers high 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 42–56 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting stoechas Luxurious, Luxurious humidity to mist established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
41 Leucanthemum Santé EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Not typically necessary. 42–56 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting x superbum media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
45 Monarda Balmy™ EC 1.0–1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 28–35 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting didyma media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
46 Nepeta Junior Walker EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. x faassenii
49 Penstemon Quartz™ Series: EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting hybrid Amethyst, Rose for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
49 Penstemon Cherry Sparks EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting x hybrida for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
49 Penstemon Little Bells EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting hybrid for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
51 Penstemon MissionBells™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting x hybrida Deep Rose for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
51 Penstemon Rock Candy® EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting hybrid for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
52 Perovskia CrazyBlue, EC 1.0–1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N after 10 days Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting atriplicifolia Little Lace for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
59 Rhodanthemum Casablanca, EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 68–74°F (20–24°C) 300 ppm IBA Moderate 75–100 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting hosmariense Marrakech become visible; increase to established. media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). 150–200 ppm N as roots develop
65 Salvia Mirage™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting greggii established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes.
92 PROPAGATION GUIDE Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Page Crop Series/Variety Media EC/pH Soil Temperature Rooting Hormone Mist Fertilization Pinching Transplanting Comments 34 Iberis White Heat EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots 28–35 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting amara become visible are established. Leave active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
34 Iberis Lavish EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots are 28–35 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting gibraltarica become visible established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
36 Lavandula SuperBlue EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.9–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low; prefers high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 42–56 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting angustifolia humidity to mist media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
37, 38 Lavandula Anouk Series, Bright EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low; prefers high 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 42–56 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting stoechas Luxurious, Luxurious humidity to mist established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes. Remove flowers in propagation.
41 Leucanthemum Santé EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N Not typically necessary. 42–56 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting x superbum media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
45 Monarda Balmy™ EC 1.0–1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 28–35 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting didyma media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
46 Nepeta Junior Walker EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–1,000 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. x faassenii
49 Penstemon Quartz™ Series: EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting hybrid Amethyst, Rose for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
49 Penstemon Cherry Sparks EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting x hybrida for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
49 Penstemon Little Bells EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting hybrid for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
51 Penstemon MissionBells™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting x hybrida Deep Rose for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
51 Penstemon Rock Candy® EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting hybrid for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
52 Perovskia CrazyBlue, EC 1.0–1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Moderate to high 50–75 ppm N after 10 days Recommended. 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting atriplicifolia Little Lace for first 24 hours, media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). then reduce to low
59 Rhodanthemum Casablanca, EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 68–74°F (20–24°C) 300 ppm IBA Moderate 75–100 ppm N when roots Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting hosmariense Marrakech become visible; increase to established. media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). 150–200 ppm N as roots develop
65 Salvia Mirage™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting greggii established. Leave 4–5 active media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). internodes.
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Page Crop Series/Variety Media EC/pH Soil Temperature Rooting Hormone Mist Fertilization Pinching Transplanting Comments 62 Salvia Radio Red EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Begin fertilizing 7 days after stick. greggii established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
61 Salvia Arctic Blaze™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. hybrid established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
63 Salvia Suncrest EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. hybrid established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
* Salvia Blue Marvel EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 A soft pinch will increase 35–42 days after sticking Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only nemorosa branching. mist to avoid leaf wilt.
65 Salvia Burgundy Candles EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 A soft pinch will increase 35–42 days after sticking Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only nemorosa branching. mist to avoid leaf wilt. Begin feeding 7 days after sticking with 75–100 ppm N.
67 Salvia Lyrical™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 A soft pinch will increase 35–42 days after sticking Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only nemorosa branching. mist to avoid leaf wilt. Begin feeding 7 days after sticking with 75–100 ppm N.
71 Scabiosa Flutter™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N A soft pinch will increase 35–42 days after sticking Transplant as soon as roots are fully developed. columbaria branching.
83 Veronica Venice Blue EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. austriaca established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
84 Veronica Purpleicious EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. x hybrida established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
83 Veronica Moody Blues® EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. repens established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
85 Viola Blackout EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.5–5.8 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–750 ppm IBA Moderate for first 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 Soft pinch recommended 25–28 35–42 days after sticking Excessive media moisture will slow rooting. cornuta 24–48 hours, then days after sticking. reduce to low.
85 Viola Halo EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.5–5.8 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–750 ppm IBA Moderate for first 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 Soft pinch recommended 25–28 35–42 days after sticking Excessive media moisture will slow rooting. Begin cornuta 24–48 hours, then days after sticking. fertilizing at Day 7 with 75 ppm N. reduce to low.
86 Viola Jumping Jack EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.5–5.8 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–750 ppm IBA Moderate for first 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 Soft pinch recommended 25–28 35–42 days after sticking Excessive media moisture will slow rooting. Begin x hybrida 24–48 hours, then days after sticking. fertilizing at Day 7 with 75 ppm N. reduce to low.
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94 PROPAGATION GUIDE Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Page Crop Series/Variety Media EC/pH Soil Temperature Rooting Hormone Mist Fertilization Pinching Transplanting Comments 62 Salvia Radio Red EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Begin fertilizing 7 days after stick. greggii established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
61 Salvia Arctic Blaze™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. hybrid established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
63 Salvia Suncrest EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. hybrid established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
* Salvia Blue Marvel EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 A soft pinch will increase 35–42 days after sticking Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only nemorosa branching. mist to avoid leaf wilt.
65 Salvia Burgundy Candles EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 A soft pinch will increase 35–42 days after sticking Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only nemorosa branching. mist to avoid leaf wilt. Begin feeding 7 days after sticking with 75–100 ppm N.
67 Salvia Lyrical™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 1,000 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 A soft pinch will increase 35–42 days after sticking Discontinue mist as quickly as possible and only nemorosa branching. mist to avoid leaf wilt. Begin feeding 7 days after sticking with 75–100 ppm N.
71 Scabiosa Flutter™ EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Low 50–75 ppm N A soft pinch will increase 35–42 days after sticking Transplant as soon as roots are fully developed. columbaria branching.
83 Veronica Venice Blue EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. austriaca established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
84 Veronica Purpleicious EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. x hybrida established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
83 Veronica Moody Blues® EC 0.75–0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8–6.2 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500 ppm IBA Moderate 50–75 ppm N Recommended after roots are 35–42 days after sticking Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray. repens established. Leave 4–5 active internodes.
85 Viola Blackout EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.5–5.8 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–750 ppm IBA Moderate for first 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 Soft pinch recommended 25–28 35–42 days after sticking Excessive media moisture will slow rooting. cornuta 24–48 hours, then days after sticking. reduce to low.
85 Viola Halo EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.5–5.8 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–750 ppm IBA Moderate for first 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 Soft pinch recommended 25–28 35–42 days after sticking Excessive media moisture will slow rooting. Begin cornuta 24–48 hours, then days after sticking. fertilizing at Day 7 with 75 ppm N. reduce to low.
86 Viola Jumping Jack EC 0.80–1.0 mmhos/pH 5.5–5.8 70–72°F (21–24°C) 500–750 ppm IBA Moderate for first 50–75 ppm N at Day 7 Soft pinch recommended 25–28 35–42 days after sticking Excessive media moisture will slow rooting. Begin x hybrida 24–48 hours, then days after sticking. fertilizing at Day 7 with 75 ppm N. reduce to low.
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover PROPAGATION GUIDE 95 Darwin Perennials Finishing Guide Page Crop Series/ Media Temperature Light Levels Watering Fertilization Pinching Plant Pests and Fungal Crop Schedule & Uses Variety pH in Foot After Growth Diseases 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) Height USDA Bloom Candles Transplant Regulators 1 plant per pot 1 plant per pot pot, 3 plants per pot Hardiness Months Zones 1 Achillea Moon Dust 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Pythium and Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 12–14 in. 5 to 8 June–July hybrid (13 to 18°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rhizoctonia can result Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (30–35 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed from overwatering. (16 to 18°C)
1 Achillea New 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Generally not PGRs Pythium and Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 12–14 in. 4 to 9 June–July millifolium Vintage™ (13 to 18°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of required. generally not Rhizoctonia can result Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (30–35 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed from overwatering. (16 to 18°C)
2 Achillea Song Siren™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Generally not PGRs Pythium and Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 20–22 in. 4 to 9 June–July millifolium (13 to 18°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of required. generally not Rhizoctonia can result Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (50–55 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed from overwatering. (16 to 18°C)
4 Agastache Little Adder 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Thrips, white fly Not recommended Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 15–18 in. 5 to 9 June–Sept rugosa (10 to 13°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (38–45 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
8 Alyssum Golden 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs None noted Unrooted: stick week Unrooted: stick week Unrooted: stick week 22–26 6–8 in. 4 to 9 Apr–May wulfenianum Spring (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not 30–35 26–32 Rooted: plant week (15–20 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed Rooted: plant week Rooted: plant week 27–31 (16 to 18°C) 35–40 31–36
10 Boltonia Jim Crockett 5.6–6.3 Nights: 62 to 68°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Maintain constant Recommended PGRs Botrytis, Pythium Unrooted: 9–11 wks Unrooted: 11–14 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks 18–24 in. 4 to 9 May–Sept asteroides var. (17 to 20°C) evenly between fertilization at 150 generally not Rooted: 5–7 wks Rooted 7–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks (45–60 cm) latisquama Days: 65 to 75°F watering. to 200 ppm N. needed (18 to 24°C)
10 Buddleia Berry Fizz 5.5–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, thrips, spider Not recommended Unrooted: 20–22 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 4-5 ft. 5 to 10 May–Sept davidii (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (1.2-1.5 m) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
11 Buddleia Blaze Pink 5.5–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, thrips, spider Not recommended Unrooted: 20–22 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 5-6 ft. 5 to 10 May–Sept davidii (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (1.5-1.8 m) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
11 Buddleia Cran Razz 5.5–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, thrips, spider Not recommended Unrooted: 20–22 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 5-6 ft. 5 to 10 May–Sept davidii (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (1.5-1.8 m) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
12 Buddleia Flutterby 5.5–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, thrips, spider Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 24–30 in. 5 to 10 May–Sept davidii Petite® (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (60–75 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
12 Buddleia True Blue 5.5–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, thrips, spider Not recommended Unrooted: 20–22 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 61-73 in. 5 to 10 May–Sept davidii (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (1.55-1.85 m) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
14 Campanula Iridescent 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 3,500 to 4,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Aphid, Spider mite, Not recommended Unrooted: 20–22 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 24–30 in. 5 to 8 Apr–Sept x hybrida Bells (10 to 13°C) evenly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Leaf spots, Rhizoctonia Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (60–75 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed crown rot (16 to 18°C)
14 Caryopteris Good As Gold 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Spider mite Not recommended Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 14 wks 36–48 in. 7 to 8 Aug–Oct hybrid (13 to 18°C) evenly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not (90 cm–1.2 m) Days: 65 to 75°F watering 125 to 150 ppm. needed (18 to 24°C)
14 Caryopteris Grand Bleu® 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Spider mite Not recommended Rooted: 12 to 14 wks Rooted: 14 wks 48 in. (1.2 m) 6 to 9 Aug–Oct x clandonensis (13 to 18°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Days: 65 to 75°F watering 125 to 150 ppm. needed (18 to 24°C)
15 Centaurea Lavender Mist 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 50°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Thrips, white fly, spider Not recommended Unrooted: Plant by Unrooted: Plant by week 32 16–18 in. 4 to 9 Apr–June montana (7 to 10°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites. Can be sensitive week 35 (North), week (North), week 37 (South) (40–45 cm) Days: 55 to 60°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed to crown and root rot 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by week 28 (13 to 16°C) when overwatered. Rooted: Stick by week (North), week 32 (South) 30 (North), week 35 (South)
96 FINISHING GUIDE Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Page Crop Series/ Media Temperature Light Levels Watering Fertilization Pinching Plant Pests and Fungal Crop Schedule & Uses Variety pH in Foot After Growth Diseases 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) Height USDA Bloom Candles Transplant Regulators 1 plant per pot 1 plant per pot pot, 3 plants per pot Hardiness Months Zones 1 Achillea Moon Dust 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Pythium and Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 12–14 in. 5 to 8 June–July hybrid (13 to 18°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rhizoctonia can result Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (30–35 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed from overwatering. (16 to 18°C)
1 Achillea New 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Generally not PGRs Pythium and Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 12–14 in. 4 to 9 June–July millifolium Vintage™ (13 to 18°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of required. generally not Rhizoctonia can result Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (30–35 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed from overwatering. (16 to 18°C)
2 Achillea Song Siren™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Generally not PGRs Pythium and Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 20–22 in. 4 to 9 June–July millifolium (13 to 18°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of required. generally not Rhizoctonia can result Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (50–55 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed from overwatering. (16 to 18°C)
4 Agastache Little Adder 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Thrips, white fly Not recommended Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 15–18 in. 5 to 9 June–Sept rugosa (10 to 13°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (38–45 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
8 Alyssum Golden 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs None noted Unrooted: stick week Unrooted: stick week Unrooted: stick week 22–26 6–8 in. 4 to 9 Apr–May wulfenianum Spring (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not 30–35 26–32 Rooted: plant week (15–20 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed Rooted: plant week Rooted: plant week 27–31 (16 to 18°C) 35–40 31–36
10 Boltonia Jim Crockett 5.6–6.3 Nights: 62 to 68°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Maintain constant Recommended PGRs Botrytis, Pythium Unrooted: 9–11 wks Unrooted: 11–14 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks 18–24 in. 4 to 9 May–Sept asteroides var. (17 to 20°C) evenly between fertilization at 150 generally not Rooted: 5–7 wks Rooted 7–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks (45–60 cm) latisquama Days: 65 to 75°F watering. to 200 ppm N. needed (18 to 24°C)
10 Buddleia Berry Fizz 5.5–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, thrips, spider Not recommended Unrooted: 20–22 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 4-5 ft. 5 to 10 May–Sept davidii (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (1.2-1.5 m) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
11 Buddleia Blaze Pink 5.5–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, thrips, spider Not recommended Unrooted: 20–22 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 5-6 ft. 5 to 10 May–Sept davidii (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (1.5-1.8 m) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
11 Buddleia Cran Razz 5.5–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, thrips, spider Not recommended Unrooted: 20–22 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 5-6 ft. 5 to 10 May–Sept davidii (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (1.5-1.8 m) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
12 Buddleia Flutterby 5.5–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, thrips, spider Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 24–30 in. 5 to 10 May–Sept davidii Petite® (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (60–75 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
12 Buddleia True Blue 5.5–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, thrips, spider Not recommended Unrooted: 20–22 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 61-73 in. 5 to 10 May–Sept davidii (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (1.55-1.85 m) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
14 Campanula Iridescent 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 3,500 to 4,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Aphid, Spider mite, Not recommended Unrooted: 20–22 wks Unrooted 22–24 wks. 24–30 in. 5 to 8 Apr–Sept x hybrida Bells (10 to 13°C) evenly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Leaf spots, Rhizoctonia Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 16–18 wks (60–75 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed crown rot (16 to 18°C)
14 Caryopteris Good As Gold 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Spider mite Not recommended Rooted: 14–16 wks Rooted: 14 wks 36–48 in. 7 to 8 Aug–Oct hybrid (13 to 18°C) evenly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not (90 cm–1.2 m) Days: 65 to 75°F watering 125 to 150 ppm. needed (18 to 24°C)
14 Caryopteris Grand Bleu® 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Spider mite Not recommended Rooted: 12 to 14 wks Rooted: 14 wks 48 in. (1.2 m) 6 to 9 Aug–Oct x clandonensis (13 to 18°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Days: 65 to 75°F watering 125 to 150 ppm. needed (18 to 24°C)
15 Centaurea Lavender Mist 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 50°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Thrips, white fly, spider Not recommended Unrooted: Plant by Unrooted: Plant by week 32 16–18 in. 4 to 9 Apr–June montana (7 to 10°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mites. Can be sensitive week 35 (North), week (North), week 37 (South) (40–45 cm) Days: 55 to 60°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed to crown and root rot 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by week 28 (13 to 16°C) when overwatered. Rooted: Stick by week (North), week 32 (South) 30 (North), week 35 (South)
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover FINISHING GUIDE 97 Darwin Perennials Finishing Guide Page Crop Series/ Media Temperature Light Levels Watering Fertilization Pinching Plant Pests and Fungal Crop Schedule & Uses Variety pH in Foot After Growth Diseases 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) Height USDA Bloom Candles Transplant Regulators 1 plant per pot 1 plant per pot pot, 3 plants per pot Hardiness Months Zones 16 Coreopsis Sunny Day 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 60°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Maintain constant Recommended B–Nine 1,500 Keep good air Not recommended Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 18–24 in. 4 to 9 June–Sept grandiflora (13 to 16°C) evenly between fertilization at 150 ppm/Cycocel movement to control Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (45–60 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. to 200 ppm N. 800 ppm tank powdery mildew. (16 to 18°C) mix for height control 16 Coreopsis Little Bird 5.8–6.2 Days: 55 to 80°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Maintain constant Recommended PGRs Manage soil moisture Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 12–14 in. 5 to 9 June–Sept hydrid (13 to 27°C) evenly between fertilization at 150 generally not to avoid root diseases. Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (30–35 cm) watering. to 200 ppm N. needed Keep good air movement to control powdery mildew. Aphids * Coreopsis UpTick™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Spider mites Not recommended Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks 12–14 in. 5 to 9 May–Sept x hybrida (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not (30–35 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
18 Coreopsis Sylvester, 5.8–6.2 Days: 55 to 80°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Maintain constant Recommended PGRs Manage soil moisture Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks Sylvester: 16–20 in. 4 to 9 June–Sept verticillata Tweety (13 to 27°C) evenly between fertilization at 150 generally not to avoid root diseases. Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (40–50 cm) watering. to 200 ppm N. needed Tweety: 14–16 in. (35–40 cm)
17 Coreopsis Crème 5.8–6.2 Days: 55 to 80°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Powdery mildew, Not recommended Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 18 in. 5 to 9 May–July verticillata Caramel™ (13 to 27°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not aphids Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (45 cm) between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed
* Digitalis Foxlight™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 60°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, white fly, Not recommended 12–14 wks 12–14 wks 22–24 in. 7 to 10 Apr–Sept x hybrida (13 to 16°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not spider mites (56–60 cm) Natural Days: 60 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed season (16 to 18°C) flowering
* Echinacea Double 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 60°F 3,500 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced None None None noted 14–16 wks Spring 14–16 wks Spring plant 14–16 wks Spring plant 22–24 in. 4 to 9 June–Aug x hybrida Scoop™ (13 to 16°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of plant 11–13 wks Summer 11–13 wks Summer plant (56–60 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. 11–13 wks Summer plant for Fall for Fall (16 to 18°C) plant for Fall
* Echinacea Sombrero® 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 60°F 3,500 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced None None None noted 14–16 wks Spring 14–16 wks Spring plant 14–16 wks Spring plant 22–24 in. 4 to 9 June–Aug x hybrida (13 to 16°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of plant 11–13 wks Summer 11–13 wks Summer plant (56–60 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. 11–13 wks Summer plant for Fall for Fall (16 to 18°C) plant for Fall
23 Eupatorium Little Joe 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Recommended Concise/ None noted Nor recommended. Rooted: 20 weeks Rooted: 20 weeks 3–4 ft. 3 to 9 Aug–Sept dubium (13 to 18°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of Sumagic (90 cm–1.2 m) Days: 65 to 75°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. 30–60 ppm (18 to 24°C) Prefers moist soils. spray
24 Euphorbia Red Velvet 5.6–6.5 Nights: 50 to 55°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Watch for powdery Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–19 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 18–20 in. 6 to 10 Mar–May amygdaloides (10 to 13°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mildew in Fall. Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (45–50 cm) Days: 55 to 60°F watering. 100 to 125 ppm. needed White fly, spider mites (13 to 16°C)
29 Gaura Ballerina™, 5.8–6.2 Nights: 56 to 61°F 5,000 to 9,000 Allow media to dry Maintain constant Recommended PGRs Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Unrooted: 10–13 wks Unrooted: 12–15 wks, Unrooted: 14–16 wks, 12–18 in. 6 to 9 Ballerina: lindheimeri Belleza™ (13 to 16°C) slightly between fertilization at 175 generally not Botrytis Rooted: 7–10 wks 2–3 ppp 3–5 ppp (30–45 cm) Apr–Sept Days: 71 to 76°F watering. to 225 ppm N. needed Rooted: 9–12 wks, Rooted: 11–13 wks, Belleza: (21 to 24°C) 2–3 ppp 3–5 ppp May–Sept
29 Gaura Little Janie, 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Spider mites, aphids Unrooted: 12–14 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks Little Janie: 16–18 in. 6 to 9 Apr–Sept lindheimeri Whiskers (10 to 13°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (40–45 cm) Deep Rose Days: 55 to 60°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed Whiskers Deep Rose: (13 to 16°C) 14–16 in. (35–40 cm)
30 Geranium Miss Heidi 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 50°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced None PGRs White fly Not recommended Unrooted: Plant by Unrooted: Plant by week 14–16 in. 4 to 9 Apr–June oxonianum (7 to 10°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not week 35 (North), week 32 (North), week 37 (South) (35–40 cm) Days: 55 to 60°F between watering. 100 to 125 ppm. needed 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by week 28 (13 to 16°C) Rooted: Stick by week (North), week 32 (South) 30 (North), week 35 (South) 31 Heliopsis Double 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Pythium and Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–19 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 14–16 in. 4 to 9 Double helianthoides Sunstruck, (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rhizoctonia can result Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (45–40 cm) Sunstruck: Sunstruck Days: 65 to 75°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed from overwatering. May–July (18 to 24°C) Thrips, white fly, aphids Sunstruck: June–Aug * Heuchera Carnival 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 1,500 to 2,500 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Pythium and Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 10–12 in. 4 to 9 Apr–May x hybrida (10 to 13°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rhizoctonia can result Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–30 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 100 to 125 ppm. needed from overwatering. (16 to 18°C)
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98 FINISHING GUIDE Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Page Crop Series/ Media Temperature Light Levels Watering Fertilization Pinching Plant Pests and Fungal Crop Schedule & Uses Variety pH in Foot After Growth Diseases 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) Height USDA Bloom Candles Transplant Regulators 1 plant per pot 1 plant per pot pot, 3 plants per pot Hardiness Months Zones 16 Coreopsis Sunny Day 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 60°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Maintain constant Recommended B–Nine 1,500 Keep good air Not recommended Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 18–24 in. 4 to 9 June–Sept grandiflora (13 to 16°C) evenly between fertilization at 150 ppm/Cycocel movement to control Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (45–60 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. to 200 ppm N. 800 ppm tank powdery mildew. (16 to 18°C) mix for height control 16 Coreopsis Little Bird 5.8–6.2 Days: 55 to 80°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Maintain constant Recommended PGRs Manage soil moisture Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 12–14 in. 5 to 9 June–Sept hydrid (13 to 27°C) evenly between fertilization at 150 generally not to avoid root diseases. Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (30–35 cm) watering. to 200 ppm N. needed Keep good air movement to control powdery mildew. Aphids * Coreopsis UpTick™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Spider mites Not recommended Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks 12–14 in. 5 to 9 May–Sept x hybrida (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not (30–35 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
18 Coreopsis Sylvester, 5.8–6.2 Days: 55 to 80°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Maintain constant Recommended PGRs Manage soil moisture Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks Sylvester: 16–20 in. 4 to 9 June–Sept verticillata Tweety (13 to 27°C) evenly between fertilization at 150 generally not to avoid root diseases. Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (40–50 cm) watering. to 200 ppm N. needed Tweety: 14–16 in. (35–40 cm)
17 Coreopsis Crème 5.8–6.2 Days: 55 to 80°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Powdery mildew, Not recommended Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 18 in. 5 to 9 May–July verticillata Caramel™ (13 to 27°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not aphids Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (45 cm) between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed
* Digitalis Foxlight™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 60°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids, white fly, Not recommended 12–14 wks 12–14 wks 22–24 in. 7 to 10 Apr–Sept x hybrida (13 to 16°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not spider mites (56–60 cm) Natural Days: 60 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed season (16 to 18°C) flowering
* Echinacea Double 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 60°F 3,500 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced None None None noted 14–16 wks Spring 14–16 wks Spring plant 14–16 wks Spring plant 22–24 in. 4 to 9 June–Aug x hybrida Scoop™ (13 to 16°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of plant 11–13 wks Summer 11–13 wks Summer plant (56–60 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. 11–13 wks Summer plant for Fall for Fall (16 to 18°C) plant for Fall
* Echinacea Sombrero® 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 60°F 3,500 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced None None None noted 14–16 wks Spring 14–16 wks Spring plant 14–16 wks Spring plant 22–24 in. 4 to 9 June–Aug x hybrida (13 to 16°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of plant 11–13 wks Summer 11–13 wks Summer plant (56–60 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. 11–13 wks Summer plant for Fall for Fall (16 to 18°C) plant for Fall
23 Eupatorium Little Joe 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Recommended Concise/ None noted Nor recommended. Rooted: 20 weeks Rooted: 20 weeks 3–4 ft. 3 to 9 Aug–Sept dubium (13 to 18°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of Sumagic (90 cm–1.2 m) Days: 65 to 75°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. 30–60 ppm (18 to 24°C) Prefers moist soils. spray
24 Euphorbia Red Velvet 5.6–6.5 Nights: 50 to 55°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Watch for powdery Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–19 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 18–20 in. 6 to 10 Mar–May amygdaloides (10 to 13°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not mildew in Fall. Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (45–50 cm) Days: 55 to 60°F watering. 100 to 125 ppm. needed White fly, spider mites (13 to 16°C)
29 Gaura Ballerina™, 5.8–6.2 Nights: 56 to 61°F 5,000 to 9,000 Allow media to dry Maintain constant Recommended PGRs Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Unrooted: 10–13 wks Unrooted: 12–15 wks, Unrooted: 14–16 wks, 12–18 in. 6 to 9 Ballerina: lindheimeri Belleza™ (13 to 16°C) slightly between fertilization at 175 generally not Botrytis Rooted: 7–10 wks 2–3 ppp 3–5 ppp (30–45 cm) Apr–Sept Days: 71 to 76°F watering. to 225 ppm N. needed Rooted: 9–12 wks, Rooted: 11–13 wks, Belleza: (21 to 24°C) 2–3 ppp 3–5 ppp May–Sept
29 Gaura Little Janie, 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Spider mites, aphids Unrooted: 12–14 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks Little Janie: 16–18 in. 6 to 9 Apr–Sept lindheimeri Whiskers (10 to 13°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (40–45 cm) Deep Rose Days: 55 to 60°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed Whiskers Deep Rose: (13 to 16°C) 14–16 in. (35–40 cm)
30 Geranium Miss Heidi 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 50°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced None PGRs White fly Not recommended Unrooted: Plant by Unrooted: Plant by week 14–16 in. 4 to 9 Apr–June oxonianum (7 to 10°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not week 35 (North), week 32 (North), week 37 (South) (35–40 cm) Days: 55 to 60°F between watering. 100 to 125 ppm. needed 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by week 28 (13 to 16°C) Rooted: Stick by week (North), week 32 (South) 30 (North), week 35 (South) 31 Heliopsis Double 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Pythium and Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–19 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 14–16 in. 4 to 9 Double helianthoides Sunstruck, (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rhizoctonia can result Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (45–40 cm) Sunstruck: Sunstruck Days: 65 to 75°F watering. 150 to 175 ppm. needed from overwatering. May–July (18 to 24°C) Thrips, white fly, aphids Sunstruck: June–Aug * Heuchera Carnival 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 1,500 to 2,500 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Pythium and Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 10–12 in. 4 to 9 Apr–May x hybrida (10 to 13°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rhizoctonia can result Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–30 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 100 to 125 ppm. needed from overwatering. (16 to 18°C)
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover FINISHING GUIDE 99 Darwin Perennials Finishing Guide Page Crop Series/ Media Temperature Light Levels Watering Fertilization Pinching Plant Pests and Fungal Crop Schedule & Uses Variety pH in Foot After Growth Diseases 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) Height USDA Bloom Candles Transplant Regulators 1 plant per pot 1 plant per pot pot, 3 plants per pot Hardiness Months Zones * Heuchera Frosty Morn 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 50°F 1,500 to 2,500 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Aphids, spider mites, Not recommended Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks 8–10 in. 4 to 9 May–June sanguinea (7 to 10°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rhizoctonia (20–25 cm) Days: 55 to 60°F watering 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 16°C)
34 Iberis White Heat 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs May experience Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 8–10 in. 7 to 10 Jan–Aug amara (7 to 13°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not root rot diseases Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (20–25 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed under poor growing (13 to 18°C) conditions. Aphids 34 Iberis Lavish 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 10–12 in. 6 to 9 Apr–Aug gibraltarica (7 to 13°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–30 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 18°C)
36 Lavandula SuperBlue 5.9–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Once for smaller PGRs Thielaviopsis, Pythium Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–19 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 10–12 in. 5 to 8 June–Aug angustifolia (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of pot sizes, generally not and Rhizoctonia can Rooted: 7–8 wks Rooted: 9–11 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–30 cm) Days: 65 to 75°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. twice for larger needed result from overwatering. (18 to 24°C) containers Thrips, white fly, aphids, fungus gnats 37, 38 Lavandula Anouk 5.8–6.2 Nights: 56 to 64°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Thielaviopsis, Pythium 7–10 wks 9–11 wks, 1–3 ppp 10–12 wks, 3–5 ppp 14–18 in. 6 to 9 Mar–July; stoechas Series, Bright (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not and Rhizoctonia can (35–45 cm); Anouk and Luxurious, Days: 65 to 76°F watering. 100 to 125 ppm. needed result from overwatering. Silver Anouk: Silver Anouk: Luxurious (18 to 24°C) Thrips, white fly, aphids, 20–24 in. Mar–Sept fungus gnats (50–60 cm) 41 Leucanthemum Santé 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Watch for leaf spots Not recommended Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 22–26 in. 4 to 9 June–Aug x superbum (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not when growing in wet Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (56–66 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed conditions. (16 to 18°C)
45 Monarda Balmy™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Powdery mildew may Unrooted: 12–14 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks 10–12 in. 4 to 9 June–July didyma (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not be present if grown Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–30 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed under poor air (16 to 18°C) circulation and high humidity. White fly, spider mites 46 Nepeta Junior Walker 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Recommended PGRs White fly Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 18 in. 5 to 8 May–Sept x faassenii (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (45 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
49 Penstemon Quartz™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Spider mites Not recommended Unrooted: 19–22 wks Unrooted: 21–23 wks 20–24 in. 6 to 9 July–Aug hybrid Series: (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 12–14 wks Rooted: 14–16 wks (50–60 cm) Amethyst, Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed Rose (15 to 27°C)
49 Penstemon Cherry Sparks 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, spider mites Not recommended Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks 18–20 in. 5 to 9 May–Aug x hybrida (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not (45–50 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
49 Penstemon Little Bells 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Spider mites Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 16 in. 6 to 9 June–July hybrid (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (40 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
51 Penstemon MissionBells™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, spider mites Not recommended Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks 20–24 in. 5 to 9 June–Aug x hybrida Deep Rose (7 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not (50–60 cm) Days: 55 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 27°C)
51 Penstemon Rock Candy® 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Spider mites Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 12 in. 6 to 8 June–Sept hybrid (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (30 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
52 Perovskia CrazyBlue, 5.6–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Pythium can be a Not recommended. Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks CrazyBlue: 4 to 9 CrazyBlue: atriplicifolia Little Lace (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not problem if overwatered. Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks 16–18 in. (40–45 cm) July–Aug Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed White fly, spider mites Little Lace: 12–18 in. Little Lace: (16 to 18°C) (30–45 cm) July–Sept
59 Rhodanthemum Casablanca, 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 50°F 3,500 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended B–Nine 1,500 White fly, spider mites, Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks, Unrooted: 16–18 wks, Marrakesh: 8 to 10 Mar–May and hosmariense Marrakech (7 to 10°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of ppm/Cycocel Botrytis Rooted: 10–12 weeeks 1 ppp 3 ppp 12–14 in. (30–35 cm) Sept–Oct Days: 55 to 60°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. 800 ppm tank Rooted: 12–14 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks Casablanca: 10–12 in. (13 to 16°C) mix will reduce (25–30 cm) petiole stretch on Marrakech
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100 FINISHING GUIDE Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Page Crop Series/ Media Temperature Light Levels Watering Fertilization Pinching Plant Pests and Fungal Crop Schedule & Uses Variety pH in Foot After Growth Diseases 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) Height USDA Bloom Candles Transplant Regulators 1 plant per pot 1 plant per pot pot, 3 plants per pot Hardiness Months Zones * Heuchera Frosty Morn 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 50°F 1,500 to 2,500 Allow media to dry Use a balanced None PGRs Aphids, spider mites, Not recommended Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks 8–10 in. 4 to 9 May–June sanguinea (7 to 10°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rhizoctonia (20–25 cm) Days: 55 to 60°F watering 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 16°C)
34 Iberis White Heat 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs May experience Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 8–10 in. 7 to 10 Jan–Aug amara (7 to 13°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not root rot diseases Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (20–25 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed under poor growing (13 to 18°C) conditions. Aphids 34 Iberis Lavish 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Aphids Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 10–12 in. 6 to 9 Apr–Aug gibraltarica (7 to 13°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–30 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 18°C)
36 Lavandula SuperBlue 5.9–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Once for smaller PGRs Thielaviopsis, Pythium Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–19 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 10–12 in. 5 to 8 June–Aug angustifolia (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of pot sizes, generally not and Rhizoctonia can Rooted: 7–8 wks Rooted: 9–11 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–30 cm) Days: 65 to 75°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. twice for larger needed result from overwatering. (18 to 24°C) containers Thrips, white fly, aphids, fungus gnats 37, 38 Lavandula Anouk 5.8–6.2 Nights: 56 to 64°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Thielaviopsis, Pythium 7–10 wks 9–11 wks, 1–3 ppp 10–12 wks, 3–5 ppp 14–18 in. 6 to 9 Mar–July; stoechas Series, Bright (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not and Rhizoctonia can (35–45 cm); Anouk and Luxurious, Days: 65 to 76°F watering. 100 to 125 ppm. needed result from overwatering. Silver Anouk: Silver Anouk: Luxurious (18 to 24°C) Thrips, white fly, aphids, 20–24 in. Mar–Sept fungus gnats (50–60 cm) 41 Leucanthemum Santé 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Watch for leaf spots Not recommended Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 22–26 in. 4 to 9 June–Aug x superbum (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not when growing in wet Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (56–66 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed conditions. (16 to 18°C)
45 Monarda Balmy™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Powdery mildew may Unrooted: 12–14 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks 10–12 in. 4 to 9 June–July didyma (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not be present if grown Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–30 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed under poor air (16 to 18°C) circulation and high humidity. White fly, spider mites 46 Nepeta Junior Walker 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Recommended PGRs White fly Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 18 in. 5 to 8 May–Sept x faassenii (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (45 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
49 Penstemon Quartz™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Spider mites Not recommended Unrooted: 19–22 wks Unrooted: 21–23 wks 20–24 in. 6 to 9 July–Aug hybrid Series: (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 12–14 wks Rooted: 14–16 wks (50–60 cm) Amethyst, Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed Rose (15 to 27°C)
49 Penstemon Cherry Sparks 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, spider mites Not recommended Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks 18–20 in. 5 to 9 May–Aug x hybrida (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not (45–50 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
49 Penstemon Little Bells 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Spider mites Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 16 in. 6 to 9 June–July hybrid (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (40 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
51 Penstemon MissionBells™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, spider mites Not recommended Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks 20–24 in. 5 to 9 June–Aug x hybrida Deep Rose (7 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not (50–60 cm) Days: 55 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 27°C)
51 Penstemon Rock Candy® 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Spider mites Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 19–22 wks 12 in. 6 to 8 June–Sept hybrid (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (30 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
52 Perovskia CrazyBlue, 5.6–6.2 Nights: 55 to 65°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Pythium can be a Not recommended. Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks CrazyBlue: 4 to 9 CrazyBlue: atriplicifolia Little Lace (13 to 18°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not problem if overwatered. Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks 16–18 in. (40–45 cm) July–Aug Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed White fly, spider mites Little Lace: 12–18 in. Little Lace: (16 to 18°C) (30–45 cm) July–Sept
59 Rhodanthemum Casablanca, 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 50°F 3,500 to 5,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended B–Nine 1,500 White fly, spider mites, Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks, Unrooted: 16–18 wks, Marrakesh: 8 to 10 Mar–May and hosmariense Marrakech (7 to 10°C) regularly between fertilizer at a rate of ppm/Cycocel Botrytis Rooted: 10–12 weeeks 1 ppp 3 ppp 12–14 in. (30–35 cm) Sept–Oct Days: 55 to 60°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. 800 ppm tank Rooted: 12–14 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks Casablanca: 10–12 in. (13 to 16°C) mix will reduce (25–30 cm) petiole stretch on Marrakech
PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ To order, contact our distributor partners on back cover FINISHING GUIDE 101 Darwin Perennials Finishing Guide Page Crop Series/ Media Temperature Light Levels Watering Fertilization Pinching Plant Pests and Fungal Crop Schedule & Uses Variety pH in Foot After Growth Diseases 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) Height USDA Bloom Candles Transplant Regulators 1 plant per pot 1 plant per pot pot, 3 plants per pot Hardiness Months Zones 65 Salvia Mirage™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, thrips Rooted 6–8 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks 12–14 in. 7 to 9 Mar–Sept greggii (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer of 150 to generally not (30–25 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 175 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
87 Salvia Radio Red 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 70°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Once for smaller PGRs White fly, spider mites Unrooted: 12–14 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks 16–18 in. 7 to 10 Mar–Sept greggii (7 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of pot sizes, generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (40–45 cm) Days: 55 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. twice for larger needed (13 to 27°C) containers
61 Salvia Arctic Blaze™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Thrips Not recommended Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks 24 in. 6 to 11 Mar–Sept hybrid (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer of 150 to generally not Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (60 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 175 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
63 Salvia Suncrest 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Thrips Not recommended Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks Compact: 10–15 in. 7 to 11 Mar–Sept hybrid (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer of 150 to generally not Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–38 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 175 ppm. needed Landscape: 24–36 in. (15 to 27°C) (60–90 cm)
* Salvia Blue Marvel 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced None PGRs White fly, spider mites, Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 17–19 wks 10–12 in. 4 to 9 Mar–Sept nemorosa (7 to 13°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Botrytis Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–30 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 18°C)
65 Salvia Burgundy 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, spider mites, Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 17–19 wks 26–28 in. 4 to 9 Mar–Sept nemorosa Candles (7 to 13°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Botrytis Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (66–70 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 18°C)
67 Salvia Lyrical™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, spider mites, Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 17–19 wks 22–24 in. 4 to 9 Mar–Sept nemorosa (7 to 13°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Botrytis Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (56–60 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 18°C)
71 Scabiosa Flutter™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, spider mites, Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Not recommended 12–18 in. 5 to 9 Mar–Sept columbaria (7 to 13°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Botrytis Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks (30–45 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 18°C)
83 Veronica austriaca Venice Blue 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Yes PGRs Aphids Unrooted: Plant by Unrooted: Plant by Unrooted: Plant by week 32 10–12 in. 4 to 9 Mar–Apr (10 to 13°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not week 40 (North), week 35 (North), week (North), week 37 (South) (25–30 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed week 45 (South) 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by week 28 (16 to 18°C) Rooted: Stick by week Rooted: Stick by week (North), week 32 (South) 35 (North), week 40 30 (North), week 35 (South) (South) 84 Veronica Purpleicious 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Yes PGRs Aphids, white fly Not recommended Unrooted: Plant by Unrooted: Plant by week 32 16–20 in. 5 to 8 June–Aug x hybrida (10 to 13°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not week 35 (North), week (North), week 37 (South) (40–50 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by week 28 (16 to 18°C) Rooted: Stick by week (North), week 32 (South) 30 (North), week 35 (South) 83 Veronica Moody 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Yes PGRs Aphids, white fly Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks 12–14 in. 4 to 9 Jun–Oct repens Blues® (10 to 13°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (30–35 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
85 Viola Blackout 5.5–5.8 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Watch for Thielaviopsis Unrooted: 11–13 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks 5–6 in. 5 to 9 Apr–Oct cornuta (10 to 13°C) slightly between Pansy/Viola generally not and Pythium. Rooted: 6–8 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks (13–15 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. fertilizer at a rate of needed White fly, spider mites (16 to 18°C) 125 to 150 ppm.
85 Viola Halo 5.5–5.8 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Watch for Thielaviopsis Unrooted: 11–13 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks 8–10 in. 5 to 9 Feb–Apr, cornuta (10 to 13°C) slightly between Pansy/Viola generally not and Pythium. Rooted: 6–8 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks (20–25 cm) Sept–Oct Days: 60 to 65°F watering. fertilizer at a rate of needed White fly, spider mites (16 to 18°C) 125 to 150 ppm.
86 Viola Jumping Jack 5.5–5.8 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Watch for Thielaviopsis Unrooted: 11–13 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks 8–10 in. 5 to 9 Feb–Apr, x hybrida (10 to 13°C) slightly between Pansy/Viola generally not and Pythium. Rooted: 6–8 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks (20–25 cm) Sept–Oct Days: 60 to 65°F watering. fertilizer at a rate of needed White fly, spider mites (16 to 18°C) 125 to 150 ppm.
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102 FINISHING GUIDE Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ Page Crop Series/ Media Temperature Light Levels Watering Fertilization Pinching Plant Pests and Fungal Crop Schedule & Uses Variety pH in Foot After Growth Diseases 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) Height USDA Bloom Candles Transplant Regulators 1 plant per pot 1 plant per pot pot, 3 plants per pot Hardiness Months Zones 65 Salvia Mirage™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 3,000 to 5,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, thrips Rooted 6–8 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks 12–14 in. 7 to 9 Mar–Sept greggii (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer of 150 to generally not (30–25 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 175 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
87 Salvia Radio Red 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 70°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Once for smaller PGRs White fly, spider mites Unrooted: 12–14 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks 16–18 in. 7 to 10 Mar–Sept greggii (7 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of pot sizes, generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (40–45 cm) Days: 55 to 80°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. twice for larger needed (13 to 27°C) containers
61 Salvia Arctic Blaze™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Thrips Not recommended Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks 24 in. 6 to 11 Mar–Sept hybrid (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer of 150 to generally not Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (60 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 175 ppm. needed (15 to 27°C)
63 Salvia Suncrest 5.8–6.2 Nights: 55 to 70°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs Thrips Not recommended Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks Compact: 10–15 in. 7 to 11 Mar–Sept hybrid (13 to 21°C) dry moderately fertilizer of 150 to generally not Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–38 cm) Days: 60 to 80°F between watering. 175 ppm. needed Landscape: 24–36 in. (15 to 27°C) (60–90 cm)
* Salvia Blue Marvel 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced None PGRs White fly, spider mites, Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 17–19 wks 10–12 in. 4 to 9 Mar–Sept nemorosa (7 to 13°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Botrytis Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (25–30 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 18°C)
65 Salvia Burgundy 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, spider mites, Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 17–19 wks 26–28 in. 4 to 9 Mar–Sept nemorosa Candles (7 to 13°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Botrytis Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (66–70 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 18°C)
67 Salvia Lyrical™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, spider mites, Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Unrooted: 17–19 wks 22–24 in. 4 to 9 Mar–Sept nemorosa (7 to 13°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Botrytis Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (56–60 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 18°C)
71 Scabiosa Flutter™ 5.8–6.2 Nights: 45 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to Use a balanced Yes PGRs White fly, spider mites, Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 15–17 wks Not recommended 12–18 in. 5 to 9 Mar–Sept columbaria (7 to 13°C) dry moderately fertilizer at a rate of generally not Botrytis Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks (30–45 cm) Days: 55 to 65°F between watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (13 to 18°C)
83 Veronica austriaca Venice Blue 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Yes PGRs Aphids Unrooted: Plant by Unrooted: Plant by Unrooted: Plant by week 32 10–12 in. 4 to 9 Mar–Apr (10 to 13°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not week 40 (North), week 35 (North), week (North), week 37 (South) (25–30 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed week 45 (South) 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by week 28 (16 to 18°C) Rooted: Stick by week Rooted: Stick by week (North), week 32 (South) 35 (North), week 40 30 (North), week 35 (South) (South) 84 Veronica Purpleicious 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Yes PGRs Aphids, white fly Not recommended Unrooted: Plant by Unrooted: Plant by week 32 16–20 in. 5 to 8 June–Aug x hybrida (10 to 13°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not week 35 (North), week (North), week 37 (South) (40–50 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed 40 (South) Rooted: Stick by week 28 (16 to 18°C) Rooted: Stick by week (North), week 32 (South) 30 (North), week 35 (South) 83 Veronica Moody 5.8–6.2 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Yes PGRs Aphids, white fly Unrooted: 10–14 wks Unrooted: 14–16 wks Unrooted: 16–18 wks 12–14 in. 4 to 9 Jun–Oct repens Blues® (10 to 13°C) slightly between fertilizer at a rate of generally not Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 10–12 wks Rooted: 12–14 wks (30–35 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. 125 to 150 ppm. needed (16 to 18°C)
85 Viola Blackout 5.5–5.8 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Watch for Thielaviopsis Unrooted: 11–13 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks 5–6 in. 5 to 9 Apr–Oct cornuta (10 to 13°C) slightly between Pansy/Viola generally not and Pythium. Rooted: 6–8 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks (13–15 cm) Days: 60 to 65°F watering. fertilizer at a rate of needed White fly, spider mites (16 to 18°C) 125 to 150 ppm.
85 Viola Halo 5.5–5.8 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Watch for Thielaviopsis Unrooted: 11–13 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks 8–10 in. 5 to 9 Feb–Apr, cornuta (10 to 13°C) slightly between Pansy/Viola generally not and Pythium. Rooted: 6–8 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks (20–25 cm) Sept–Oct Days: 60 to 65°F watering. fertilizer at a rate of needed White fly, spider mites (16 to 18°C) 125 to 150 ppm.
86 Viola Jumping Jack 5.5–5.8 Nights: 50 to 55°F 5,000 to 8,000 Allow media to dry Use a balanced Recommended PGRs Watch for Thielaviopsis Unrooted: 11–13 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks Unrooted: 13–15 wks 8–10 in. 5 to 9 Feb–Apr, x hybrida (10 to 13°C) slightly between Pansy/Viola generally not and Pythium. Rooted: 6–8 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks Rooted: 8–10 wks (20–25 cm) Sept–Oct Days: 60 to 65°F watering. fertilizer at a rate of needed White fly, spider mites (16 to 18°C) 125 to 150 ppm.
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UPON RECEIPT INSECTS AND DISEASES Unrooted perennials should be stuck as quickly as possible. Tender Incoming perennial liners or cuttings should be inspected for pests and cuttings such as Artemisia, Agastache, Lavandula, Perovskia and Salvia diseases. Apply appropriate treatments as needed. should be immediate priority. Cuttings that cannot be stuck immediately should be maintained in a cooler at 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°C). Refer to the After transplant, regular scouting and careful observation is critical to Propagation Guide for crop–specific suggestions. Generally speaking, maintaining a healthy crop. The practice of integrated pest management herbaceous perennials benefit from a basal stem dip of IBA rooting (IPM) will reduce losses and pesticide costs by identifying and correcting hormone to speed up the rooting process. Be careful with misting levels. problems before they escalate. If a pesticide treatment is necessary, Perennials suffer from receiving too much mist more often than from too please refer to the manufacturer’s label regarding proper usage. It is little mist. always a good practice to test new varieties for phytotoxicity when making pesticide applications. Rooted perennials should be unpacked and inspected for active root growth. It is often preferable to place recently received perennial liners on a bench or the ground for a few days to help them overcome transport VERNALIZATION AND BULKING stress. This is particularly important for liners that have been shipped in A number of perennial species require a period of cold temperature boxes. Water on arrival and look for new root activity prior to transplant exposure to flower. The length of time varies from just a few weeks below if possible. 50°F (10°C) to as much as 10 weeks below 40°F (4°C). Generally speaking, early Spring–flowering perennials likePhlox subulata, Iberis and Alyssum AT TRANSPLANT require a cold period to flower. Many perennials such asSalvia nemorosa, Monarda and Phlox paniculata do not require vernalization to flower but Well–rooted and toned perennial liners are able to withstand transplant do benefit from a cold, short day bulking period. In these cases, Summer stress very well. Critical to success, provide newly transplanted perennials or Fall planting increases root and crown mass and the corresponding with immediate irrigation. Watering at the end of the transplant line flowering shoots on the plants. It has also been shown to hasten flowering rather than after you’ve filled a bed greatly improves uniformity of new in many species by up to four weeks. root establishment. In any case, do not allow media surface to dry after transplant for the first several days until new roots are extending into the media. Perennials do not like to be planted too deep. Generally speaking, OVERWINTERING perennial liners should be planted level with the soil surface. The keys to success when overwintering perennials are:
Use a well–drained media containing properly composted bark. These • Avoid standing water types of perennial soil media are readily available. It is important that the • Provide adequate air circulation media incorporates a surfactant to help ensure proper wetting and re– • Preventative disease treatments wetting of the media. The media should be stabilized to a pH of 5.8 to 6.2 • Dead leaf/tissue removal and an EC of 1 to 1.2 using Saturated Media Extract (SME) method. • Rodent control • Low media EC when entering dormancy FERTILIZATION • Avoid freeze and thaw cycles Perennials can be fed using liquid fertilizers on a periodic or constant feed The overwintering area, whether in a field or hoop–house, should be basis. Liquid fertilizer rates can be found in the Perennial Finishing Guide. sloped so that rain or other water sources cannot accumulate. In climates Use a balanced formula that complements the pH and alkalinity of your where Winter conditions freeze and thaw, cover prior to freeze and irrigation water. Liquid fertilizing offers advantages of greater flexibility and uncover as soon as possible. Where temperatures remain below freezing, control over fertility levels but can be difficult to administer economically cover after first freeze and maintain the cover until late Winter or early when overhead irrigation is used. In the case of overhead irrigation, Spring when weather moderates. Remove dead and abscising leaves controlled release fertilizers (CRF) are preferable. Incorporate CRF into the from herbaceous perennials like Hosta, Monarda, Heliopsis and dormant media prior to planting based on manufacturer’s recommendations or Hemerocallis. Apply a broad spectrum fungicide prior to covering or top–dress after planting. closing hoop houses to reduce disease pressure.
Once weather conditions moderate, be sure to scout for insect and SPACING disease problems and respond accordingly. Also, check pH and EC levels in the media. Perennials that emerge from dormancy will begin to grow Spring–planted perennials should be spaced to finished spacing after rapidly, and the lack of adequate nutrition will lead to reduced branching, transplant. This allows better growing conditions and helps to avoid lower leaf loss and smaller flowers. overcrowding and stretch. The added airflow will help reduce foliar diseases and allow for better insect control.
Fall–planted perennials can be spaced at transplant in temperate climates or placed pot–tight in climates where temperatures cause containers to freeze. In either case, proper spacing for the anticipated finished size of the plant will dramatically improve plant quality and reduce labor.
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DARWIN PERENNIALS LINER SUPPLY Easily source your perennial needs from these reliable North American suppliers licensed to carry Darwin Perennials varieties.
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C. Raker & Sons, Inc. James Greenhouses
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Emerald Coast Growers Skagit Gardens
Green Leaf Plants Speedling, Inc.
Gro’n Sell, Inc. Swift Greenhouses
Gulley Greenhouses Takao Nursery
Headstart Nursery Walters Gardens Liner Tray
106 LINER SOURCES Product information and culture charts at darwinperennials.com PERENNIALS WITH STAYING POWER™ INDEX
Darwin Colombia...... I Achillea...... 1 Hedera...... 31 Ocimum...... 47 Breeder Resources...... IV Aegopodium...... 3 Helenium...... 31 Oenothera...... 47 Propagation Guide...... 88 Agastache...... 4 Heliopsis...... 31 Origanum...... 47 Finishing Guide...... 96 Ajuga...... 6 HERBS Essential Culture Guide...... 104 Alyssum...... 8 Penstemon...... 48 Liner Sources...... 106 Amsonia...... 7 Artemisia (French Tarragon)...... 9 Perovskia...... 52 Terms & Conditions of Sale.....105 Armeria...... 9 Mentha (Mint)...... 43 Phlox...... 53 A–Z Listing...... 1 Artemisia...... 9 Ocimum (Basil)...... 47 Physostegia...... 58 Aster...... 10 Origanum (Oregano)...... 47 Polemonium...... 58 Rosmarinus (Rosemary)...... 60 Prunella...... 58 Boltonia...... 10 Salvia (Sage)...... 61 Buddleia...... 11 Thymus (Thyme)...... 79 Rhodanthemum...... 59 Rosmarinus...... 60 Calamintha...... 12 Heuchera...... VIII Rudbeckia...... 61 Campanula...... 12 Hypericum...... 33 Sagina...... 61 Caryopteris...... 14 Salvia...... 61 Centaurea...... 15 Iberis...... 33 Santolina...... 71 Ceratostigma...... 15 Scabiosa...... 70 Chrysogonum...... 16 Lamiastrum...... 34 Sedum...... 72 Coreopsis...... 16 Lamium...... 34 Sempervivum...... 76 Lavandula...... 36 Silene...... 77 Delosperma...... 19 Leucanthemum...... 40 Solidago...... 77 Lithodora...... 41 Stachys...... 78 Erysimum...... 22 Lobelia...... 42 Stevia...... 78 Eupatorium...... 23 Lychnis...... 42 Euphorbia...... 24 Lysimachia...... 42 Teucrium...... 78 Thymus...... 79 Gaillardia...... 26 Mazus...... 42 Galium...... 27 Mentha...... 43 Verbena...... 81 Gaura...... 28 Monarda...... 44 Veronica...... 81 Geranium...... 30 Muehlenbeckia...... 46 Vinca...... 84 Geum...... 30 Viola...... 85 Gypsophila...... 30 Nepeta...... 46 Waldsteinia...... 86
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