PERENNIALS Ferns – Gaillardia
2004
PERENNIAL OF THE YEAR
▲ ATHYRIUM NIP. PICTUM (JAPANESE PAINTED FERN)
Ferns The graceful, ornamental foliage of hardy ferns is especially valuable for shaded to partially shaded locations. They provide lush cover with little care. Plant in moist, highly or- ganic, slightly acid soil. A mulch will preserve moisture.
Adiantum pedatum #A11704
SH/PS, H12"-24", W18"-24", Sp 18", Z 3-8 Northern Maidenhair Fern. Dainty 12 to 20 inch lacy, fan-shaped fronds are light to me- dium green with shiny, brownish-black, wiry center stems. 3P
Athyrium felix-femina ‘Frizelliae’ #A11709 SH/PS, H8"-12", W12"-18", Sp 12", Z 3-8
Tatting Fern. A very distinctive fern with green fronds 4 to 8 inches long, the pinnae or leaflets formed like delicate balls along the stems, re- sembling tatting or handmade lace. 3P
Athyrium felix-forma ‘Lady in Red’ #A11707 SH/PS, H30"-36", W24"-36", Sp 24", Z 3-8
Vibrant burgundy color runs through the stems in brilliant contrast to the minty green lacy leaflets. Please note that the red color takes 2 to 3 years to develop. 3P
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’ #A11710 SH/PS, H12"-18", W24"-30", Sp 18", Z 4-8
Japanese Painted Fern. Silvery fronds are gray-green with contrasting wine-red veining and stem. Plant in bright light but not full sun for best color. 3P
Athyrium n. ‘Red Beauty’ #A11706 SH/PS, H14"-18", W24"-30", Sp 18", Z 4-8
Silver, red and green fronds are similar to Japanese Painted Fern, but with brighter red stems and central veins. Has a wonderful tri- color effect. 3P
Price of above Each $6.95; 3 to 5 for $6.50 ea. 5 Ferns:
6 or more $5.95 ea.
Athyrium n. var. pictum ‘Ursula’s Red’ #A11712 SH/PS, H12"-18", W18"+, Sp 18", Z 4-8
A selection of Japanese Painted Fern that her- alds its emergence in spring with broad silver fronds traced and flushed with wine-red along with wine-red veins. BR
Price of Each $9.95; 3 to 5 for $9.50 ea. A. Ursula’s Red: 6 or more $8.95 ea.
Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’ #A11721 SH/PS, H18"-24", W15"-18", Sp 15", Z 5-9 Autumn Fern. In spring the fronds are copper- red, slowly turning glossy dark green. Con- spicuous red sori line the undersides of the fronds in the fall. Remains evergreen in mild climates or with protection. Achieves best col- or in part sun. 3P
Dryopteris felix-mas #A11723 SH/PS, H36"-48", W24"-36", Sp 24", Z 4-8
Male Fern. Light green fronds are tall and erect, quickly forming large clumps. Very adaptable and tolerates more sun than most ferns. 3P
Matteuccia struthiopteris #A11770 SH/PS, H36"-60", W36"-60", Sp 24", Z 3-8
Ostrich Fern. Bright green, gracefully arching, feathery fronds. Spreads quickly. Will grow in full sun with adequate moisture. 3P
Price of above Each $6.95; 3 to 5 for $6.50 ea. 3 Ferns:
6 or more $5.95 ea.
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▲ MATTEUCCIA (OSTRICH FERN)
▲ DRYOPTERIS FILIX-MAS (MALE FERN)
▲ GAILLARDIA ARIZONA SERIES From left to right: SUN, RED SHADES, APRICOT
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) A popular perennial due to its ease of cul- ture, showy flowers and all-summer flower display. It tolerates hot, dry situations well. Plants form tight clumps of lobed, hairy foli- age Blooms held on wiry stems are produced continuously even without deadheading. Seed- heads are interesting and unobtrusive. Avoid overly rich soil. Good drainage is essential.
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GAILLARDIA ARIZONA SERIES S, Jun-Oct, H10"-12", W12"-18", Sp 12", Z 3-10
These highly awarded gaillardias bred by Be- nary of Germany feature widely adapted plants that are compact and uniform. They flower abundantly with a longer bloom period than most gaillardias and display vivid, non-fading colors. Blooms first year from seed.
G. x aristata ‘Arizona Sun’ #A11832 Bicolor 3 to 4 inch flowers are brick red with
yellow edges. 3P
G. x aristata ‘Arizona Red Shades’ #A11833 Brick red blooms with dark central cones. 3P
G. x aristata ‘Arizona Apricot’ #A11837 The 3 to 3½ inch flowers are apricot with yel-
low petal tips and two-toned centers of rust and greenish-gold. 3P
GAILLARDIA MESA™ HYBRID SERIES S, Jun-Oct, H16"-22", W15"-20", Sp 15", Z 4-9
These hybrid gaillardias offer superb vigor and excellent branching, yielding masses of vivid, fade-resistant blooms all summer. Stiff stems don't get floppy. Blooms first year from seed.
G. x ‘Mesa™ Bright Bicolor’ #A11845 Bicolor 3 inch blooms are brilliant red with
copper-red cones and outer bands of yellow. 3P
G. x ‘Mesa™ Yellow’ #A11847 Sunshine yellow 3 inch blossoms. 3P
Price of above Each $4.95; 3 to 5 for $4.50 ea. 5 Gaillardias: 6 or more $3.95 ea.
G. x ‘Fanfare’ #A11843 S, Jun-Oct, H18"-24", W18"-24", Sp 18", Z 3-9
(P.P.15892)–Unique flowers haved flaring trum- pet-like red-orange petals tipped with yellow and golden-brown central cones. Blooms all season. An outstanding selection. 3P
G. x aristata ‘Oranges and Lemons’ #A11851 S, Jun-Oct, H18"-24", W18"-24", Sp 18", Z 5-10
(P.P.17092)–A color breakthrough for gaillar- dias with large, long-lasting blooms of peachy- orange with yellow tips and gold centers. Fo- liage is blue-green. Discovered in England, it has proven to be very floriferous and long- blooming. (Pictured on page 42). 3P
G. x ‘Moxie’ #A11852 S, Jun-Oct, H18"-24", W18"-24", Sp 18", Z 5-9
(PPAF)–Bright yellow fluted petals and bright orange centers make these flowers shine. Very floriferous and an exceptionally long bloomer with very good heat and humidity tolerance. From the ‘Commotion®’ gaillardia series. 3P
Price of above Each $5.95; 3 to 5 for $5.50 ea. 3 Gaillardias: 6 or more $4.95 ea.
▲ GAILLARDIA FANFARE
▲ GAILLARDIA MOXIE
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▲ GAILLARDIA MESA YELLOW
▲ GAILLARDIA MESA BRIGHT BICOLOR
▲ ATHYRIUM FRIZELLIAE (TATTING FERN)
▲ ATHYRIUM URSULA’S RED ▲ ADIANTUM MAIDENHAIR FERN
▲ DRYOPTERIS BRILLIANCE
▲ ATHYRIUM RED BEAUTY
▲ ATHYRIUM LADY IN RED
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