Transcript Growing Reference Guide

Helpful Tips for a Successful Spring
Reference Guide
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Remove plants from carts so they can get enough air,
water, and sunlight.
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Water early in the day. If the pot feels heavier than it
looks, it probably doesn’t need water. If it feels lighter
than it should, or soil is pulling away from the pot, this
plant needs water! Water the soil, not the blossoms
or foliage.
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The Sun or Shade icons on the tags will tell you where to
display the plants in your garden center. Plants that
prefer shadier areas will need protection from the heat of
the midday sun.
Full Sun
Part Sun
to Part Shade
Part Shade
to Full Shade
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Set up colorful displays at the entrance where customers
can see them before they walk in.
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For great visual impact, display product by variety, then
stripe by color. Ensure that prices are clearly indicated on
all plants.
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Point-of-Purchase (POP) items such as posters, bench
cards, and bench tape will act as silent salesmen in your
garden center.
Helping Make Your Business Grow
Contents
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POP Items
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General Info & FAQs
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Bedding Plants
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Fancy Annuals
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4” Accents
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4" Groundcover
Point-of-Purchase Items
POP signs help make your job easier!
21, 25 5" Climbers
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5” Ornamental Grasses
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Wave Petunias
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Vegetables
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Hybrid Geraniums
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Zonal Geraniums
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1 Gallon Hostas
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10” Annual Baskets
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10” Foliage Baskets
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10” Fancy Baskets
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Combo Baskets & Planters
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Merchandising Tips
• Posters, bench cards, and bench tape act as
“silent salespeople” in your garden center.
• Colorful graphics grab the attention of
customers and make it easy for them to find
what they’re looking for.
• Most buying decisions are made in the garden
center, so effective POP displays can have a
dramatic impact on sales.
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General Info
General Info
Annuals & Perennials
Sun Exposure
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Full Shade
Offer color and foliage for one whole season
 North sides of structures
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 Under trees with low branches
and dense leaves
 Locations where no direct
sunlight reaches the ground
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Annuals
Perennials
Life cycle lasts more than two years
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Herbs
Prefer full sun but will tolerate a full half day of sun
Can be grown in containers; can be placed in sunny
kitchen windows indoors
Part Shade
Common herbs: Basil, chamomile, chives, cilantro,
lavender, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme,
tarragon
 East or west sides of structures
 Locations that receive direct
morning or afternoon sun
 Locations without midday sun
(approximately 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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Full Sun
 Locations that receive direct
sunlight for six hours or more
each day
 Locations that receive some or all
of the midday sun
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Hanging Baskets
Will not tolerate temperatures under 50 degrees
East or north for full morning sun, or indoors
Green foliage
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General Info
General Info
Frequently Asked Questions
Watering
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In the Upper Midwest, many
bedding plants need to be
watered daily, especially
during July and August.
Overwatering is
characterized by yellowing bottom leaves.
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Most hanging baskets and patio pots need to be
watered daily, with a few exceptions.
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Underwatering is characterized by a brown, dry, or
wilting plant.
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Used primarily to hold in moisture and act as a
weed barrier
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Aesthetically appealing
I have a garden facing east that gets a half day of
full sun. What can I plant there?
Any plant! Full morning sun is ideal for any flowering
or non-flowering plant.
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Mulches
How often do I water this hanging basket or
patio container?
I have a garden facing north that gets filtered
morning sun. What can I plant there?
Annuals:
Cabbage, kale,
or any shade plant
Perennials:
Hosta, astilbe,
or bleeding heart
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I want a hardy groundcover for an area that gets
a full day of sun. What can I plant?
Ajuga, English ivy, vinca vine, sedum
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What can I plant on the West side of my house in
the fall?
Annuals:
Pansies, kale, cabbage, dianthus, snap
dragons, primrose, dusty miller
Perennials: Mums, coreopsis, shasta daisy, columbine
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Bedding Plants
General Info
Frequently Asked Questions
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How far apart do I plant these annuals or
perennials?
Plant 2-6” apart for a full look.
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Can I plant mums or pansies in a pot?
Yes, but if you want them to come back next year they need
to be planted in the ground before the first hard freeze.
The roots are not as insulated in a container above ground.
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Tags offer bright and bold colors, sun or shade
designation, large graphics, and plant care information
on back.
General Care
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Check tags for Sun/Part Sun/Shade
designations. Display Shade/Part Sun
annuals in an area of your garden
center that gets some sun protection.
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Bedding flats can dry out quickly;
keep well watered.
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Remove spent blossoms (deadhead)
to promote healthy growth and
keep flats looking attractive.
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If nighttime temperatures
are expected to be below
38 degrees, protect
bedding plants with
frost cloth.
What is the difference between a Kale and Cabbage?
Kale has “crinkly” leaves and
cabbage has “open” leaves. They
both come in green, purple and
white. They are a flowering
variety, but are purchased for
their beautiful foliage. They
make great borders.
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Excellent plant quality matched with upscale labels
How long will perennial Mums bloom?
They have a blooming cycle of 4-6 weeks. They bloom in
the fall and in the spring.
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How long will my pumpkin last after I carve it?
It will last 1-2 weeks, depending
on the weather. If it is cool,
it will last longer.
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Varieties
Ageratum
Alyssum
Amaranthus
Aster
Begonia
Browallia
Celosia
Cleome
Coleus
Cosmos
Dahlia
Dianthus
Dusty Miller
Gazania
Gomphrena
Hypoestes
Impatiens
Lobelia
Marigold
Melampodium
Nicotiana
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Pansy
Petunia
Portulaca
Salvia
Snapdragon
Torenia
Verbena
Vinca
Viola
Zinnia
Fancy Annuals
Fancy Annuals
• Wide range of
upscale and
unusual plant
material
African Mallow
Valued for their fast-growing and
almost continuous display of small,
hibiscus-like blossoms.
Uses: Containers, beds
Ageratum (Floss Flower)
Radiant clusters of fuzzy flowers
in purple, blue, pink, or white.
Moderate drought tolerance.
Low maintenance.
Uses: Containers, beds
• Great items
for the
gardener
who is
looking for
something
different
Angelonia
Orchid-like blossoms on lush upright
plants that bloom all summer. Good
heat and drought tolerance.
Uses: Containers, borders
Pure citronella plant discourages
mosquitoes naturally
Argyranthemum (Marguerite Daisy)
Daisy-like flowers, attractive to
bees and butterflies. Remove
spent blossoms to encourage
further growth.
Uses: Containers, landscapes
Varieties
Abutilon
African Mallow
Ageratum
Angelonia
Argyranthemum
Bacopa
Bat Plant
Begonia
Bidens
Brachyscome
Caladium
Calibrachoa
Celosia
Chrysanthemum
Citronella
Cleome
Coleus
Colocasia
Copper Plant
Crossandra
Cuphea
Dahlietta
Diascia
Euphorbia
Evolvulus
Fern
Fuchsia
Fusions
Gerbera
Guara
Heliotrope
Hibiscus
Impatiens
Ivy Geranium
Lantana
Lobelia
Lobularia
Nemesia
Ornamental Peppers
Osteospermum
Oxalis
Pentas
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Perilla
Petunia
Plectranthus
Potato Vine
Purple Heart
Purslane
Salvia
Scaevola
Strawflower
Strobilanthus
Torenia
Verbena
Vinca
Zinnia
Bacopa (Sutera)
Delicate white flowers cover
trailing green foliage. Blooms all
summer. Do not let completely dry
out between waterings.
Uses: Baskets, containers
Bat Plant (Cuphea)
Unique dark purple faces with orange
“ears” make this the Bat Plant!
Attractive to hummingbirds, as well.
Uses: Baskets, containers
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Fancy Annuals
Fancy Annuals
Begonia Dragon Wing
Heat-tolerant plant features
wing-like glossy foliage and
whimsical red or pink blossoms.
Do not overwater.
Uses: Baskets, containers
Colocasia (Elephant Ears)
Tropical plant features large,
elephant ear-shaped leaves.
Does best in moist soil.
Uses: Containers, beds
Bidens
Bright yellow flowers on trailing
foliage. Attractive to bees and
butterflies, self sowing. Heat and
cold tolerant. Keep evenly moist.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Copper Plant (Acalypha)
Tropical plant grown for its
attractive copper and red foliage.
Upright habit.
Uses: Containers
Brachyscome (Swan River Daisy)
Blue daisy-like blossoms on
compact bushy plants. Do not
over water, some tolerance to
drought and cold nights.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Crossandra (Firecracker Plant)
Tropical shrub with vibrant
orange flower spikes and glossy
green foliage.
Uses: Containers, beds
Caladium
Grown for its colorful foliage, this
shade lover brings an exotic look
to any shade garden. Keep
evenly moist.
Uses: Containers, beds, shade gardens
Dahliettas
Early-blooming dwarf variety. Many
colors available. Upright growth
habit. Keep evenly moist.
Uses: Potted plant, container, beds
Calibrachoa (Million Bells)
Available in a large variety of
colors, this heavy bloomer
becomes covered in tiny petunialike blossoms. Fertilize regularly.
Uses: Hanging Baskets, containers
Diascia (Twinspur)
Tiny orchid-like blossoms cover this
prolific bloomer. Some drought
tolerance. Low maintenance.
Uses: Mixed baskets, containers
Chrysanthemum
Upright branches densely covered
with large blossoms. Remove
spent blossoms to encourage
further growth.
Uses: Beds, borders, cut flowers
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Double Begonias
Prolific bloomer features rosebudlike and ruffled blossoms. Young
plants should be kept out of
direct sunlight.
Uses: Containers, landscape
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Fancy Annuals
Fancy Annuals
Double Impatiens
Rose-like blossoms in a variety of
bright colors that sit atop serrated
foliage. Keep evenly moist.
Uses: Containers, baskets, beds
Fusions
Unusual show-stopping yellow
blossoms on well-branched plants
that bloom all season. Some heat
tolerance, but keep well watered.
Uses: Planters, beds, baskets
Euphorbia Diamond Frost
Produces airy white flowers all
season long. Exceptional drought
and heat tolerance.
Uses: Containers, beds, pots
Gaura (Bee Blossom)
Graceful airy blossoms ornament
this bushy plant. Attractive to
butterflies and bees.
Uses: Beds, borders, cut flowers
Evolvulus
Small blue flowers atop flowing
foliage. Low maintenance, great
groundcover. Loves hot weather.
Uses: Baskets, containers,
rock gardens
Gerbera Daisy
Large, vibrant flowers sit atop
bright, low-growing green foliage.
Blooms all summer with good
heat tolerance.
Uses: Containers, beds, cut flowers
Fern – Maiden Hair
Delicate fan-shaped lacy fronds on
wiry black stems. Keep moist.
Uses: Containers, landscape
Hibiscus Mahogany Splendor
Beautiful maple-leaved foliage in deep
burgundy. Shiny tall plants add color
and texture to the garden.
Does well in very wet conditions.
Uses: Containers, borders
Fern – Silver Lace
Popular fern with silvery cream and
green variegated cut foliage.
Keep moist.
Uses: Containers, landscape
Ivy Geraniums
Trailing plant with delicate, airy
blossoms and shapely foliage.
Remove spent blossoms to
encourage growth.
Uses: Mixed planters, baskets
Fuchsia
Exquisite blossoms dangle like
ornaments from stems. Colors
include combinations of white,
reds, pinks, and purples.
Uses: Mixed planters, baskets
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Lantana
Bright clusters of flowers on wellbranched stems. Colors include
pinks, reds, peaches, and yellows.
Low maintenance.
Uses: Baskets, pots, rock gardens
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Fancy Annuals
Fancy Annuals
Lobelia
Vigorous, free-flowering plant with
dainty blue flowers that bloom
all summer.
Uses: Containers, baskets,
rock gardens
Pentas (Starflower)
Clusters of star-like flowers are
attractive to hummingbirds. Blooms
all summer, some drought tolerance.
Uses: Containers, beds, borders
Nemesia
Fragrant blossoms appear light
and airy. Blooms all summer.
Uses: Mixed baskets, containers
Perilla
Grown for its colorful foliage, can
get up to 36’ tall. Heat tolerant.
Uses: Landscape,
large containers
New Guinea Impatiens
Large blossoms on shiny serrated
foliage. Vigorous grower that does
best in moist, fertile soil.
Uses: Beds, containers, borders
Potato Vine (Ipomoea)
Unique foliage adds variety and
texture to any garden. Vigorous,
low-maintenance grower. Can be
cut back to contain growth.
Uses: Baskets, containers, groundcover
Non-Stop Begonias (Tuberous Begonias)
Upright plants feature large, rose-like
blossoms in bright, vibrant colors.
Foliage on young plants can burn in
full sun.
Uses: Containers, baskets, beds
Purple Heart
Grown for its attractively smooth,
burgundy upright foliage. May
produce small pink flowers.
Uses: Baskets, containers,
groundcover
Osteospermum (African Daisy)
Daisy-like blooms in shades of
pink, white, purple, yellow,
orange, and cream. Good heat
and drought tolerance.
Uses: Containers, beds
Rex Begonias
Grown for its foliage, this weather
tolerant begonia offers showstopping patterns and colors.
Uses: Containers, beds
Oxalis (Shamrock)
Vigorous grower has small, bright
white or yellow blossoms. Foliage
is green or deep purple.
Uses: Containers,
beds, groundcover
Rieger Begonias
An abundance of bright, freeflowing blossoms. Great
garden performance.
Uses: Baskets, beds, containers
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Fancy Annuals
Fancy Annuals
Salvia Black & Blue
Flowers are blue in color and calyx
is nearly black. Great background
plant to add height to beds
and planters.
Uses: Containers, beds, borders
Sun Coleus
Grown for its colorful foliage, spikelike flowers can be cut off to
promote additional foliage growth.
Uses: Containers, beds, borders
Salvia Mystic Blue Spires
Compact and upright plant features
long, straight, blue flowers and wellbranched foliage.
Uses: Containers, beds, borders
Supertunias
Fast-growing petunias in a variety of
colors. Classic spring garden flower!
Uses: Containers, baskets, beds
Scaevola (Fan Flowers)
Large violet-blue blossoms on
this fast-growing, free-flowing
plant. Blooms all summer. Keep
evenly moist.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Snapdragon
Stunning flower spikes in a variety
of pleasing colors. Cool hardy.
Uses: Baskets, containers,
cut flowers
Strawflower (Bracteantha)
Delicate flowers complement tiny
foliage. Blooms from summer to
early fall.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Strobilanthus (Persian Shield)
Vigorous grower features striking
iridescent silvery purple leaves. Low
maintenance with upright habit.
Uses: Containers, baskets
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Torenia (Wishbone Flowers)
Tightly-mounded plant features
snapdragon-like blossoms. Thrives
in hot, humid weather.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Verbena
Mounded plants with large, earlyblooming blossoms.
Uses: Containers, beds, baskets
Vinca Nirvana
Large blossoms with a mounding
habit. Thrives in hot weather and
gives a tropical look to any garden.
Uses: Planters, beds, borders
Zinnia
Pom-pom-like flowers bloom all
summer long in a variety of bright
colors. Best in hot weather with
regular watering.
Uses: Containers, beds, borders
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4” Accents
4” Accents
Alternanthera (Blood Leaf)
Heat-loving plant that trails with a
2- to 3-foot spread.
Uses: Mixed containers, beds
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Common and unusual accent plants
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18 pots per flat
Varieties
Alternathera
Dichondra
English Ivy
Fiber Optic
German Ivy
Irisene
Licorice
Lysimachia
Pilea
Pink Pin Heads
Plectranthus
Plumosa
Potato Vine
Spikes
Sprengeri
Vinca Vine
Wire Vine
5" Climbers
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Climbers and vines with trellises
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Great gift items
Varieties
Morning Glory
Thunbergia
Sweet Pea
Candy Corn
Cardinal Vine
Hyacinth Bean
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Dichondra
Features small, rounded, silvery
foliage on silver-stemmed plants.
Trailing habit.
Uses: Baskets, containers
English Ivy
Glossy green or variegated foliage with
a trailing habit. Classic accent for
combinations. Keep evenly moist.
Uses: Containers, groundcover
Fiber Optic Grass
Mounding grass-like plant with tiny
flowers on the tip of each stem.
Uses: Containers
German Ivy
Pointed, waxy, bright green
foliage with a trailing habit.
Classic accent for combinations.
Keep evenly moist.
Uses: Containers, groundcover
Irisene
Upright or trailing habit, plant features
red or bronze foliage on red stems.
Adds an exotic look to any garden.
Uses: Containers, beds
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4” Accents
Licorice (Helichrysum)
Thick, branching, velvet-like foliage
offered in four varieties. Drought
tolerant and prefers to dry out a
little between waterings.
Uses: Containers, baskets
Pilea (Artillery Plant)
Light green stems with tiny leaves and
a fern-like look. Upright habit. Allow
to dry slightly between waterings.
Uses: Containers
Plectranthus
Variegated foliage of green clusters
with white edging. Keep evenly
moist for best results.
Uses: Containers, groundcover
4” Accents
Sprengeri (Asparagus Fern)
Upright to arching branches
covered in soft, needle-like foliage.
Uses: Mixed containers, beds
Vinca Vine
Features flat green leaves with white
edging and a trailing habit. Grows
easily in combination with many
other plants.
Uses: Containers, baskets
Wire Vine
Dense, wire-like stems feature
small, shiny green leaves. Drought
tolerant and may produce small,
cream colored flowers.
Uses: Mixed containers
4” Groundcover
Plumosa (Asparagus Fern)
Feathery fern-like foliage with
upright habit. Suitable for growing
indoors. Keep evenly moist.
Uses: Containers, houseplants
Walk on the Wild Side
Our new line of “step-able” perennials
Spikes (Draecena)
Long, slender, upright leaves
feature green or bronze foliage.
Add height to mixed beds or
mixed containers.
Uses: Mixed containers
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5" Climbers
Candy Corn (Cuphea)
Tubular scarlet orange- and yellowtipped flowers are reminiscent of
the popular Halloween candy.
Attractive to butterflies.
Uses: Containers
Cardinal Vine
Easy-growing vine produces colorful
blooms on handsome feathery
foliage from summer till frost. Can
easily climb to 15 feet or more.
Uses: Containers
5” Ornamental Grasses
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Add unique
textures,
shapes,
and sounds
to any garden
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Eye-catching,
high-resolution
graphics on
tags offer
helpful
information
to customer
Hyacinth Bean
Tall climbing vine with purple
flowers in late summer, followed
by deep purple seedpods. Fast
growing and beautiful.
Uses: Trellis
Morning Glory (Ipomoea)
Prolific climber features
stunning, trumpet-shaped blue to
purple blossoms surrounded by
heart-shaped leaves.
Uses: Trellis
Thunbergia (Black Eyed Susan Vine)
Twining vines are drought tolerant
and covered in small yellow
blossoms with dark eyes. Blooms
all summer.
Uses: Trellis, baskets
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Wave Petunias
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Available in 306 pack with handle, 3”, 4”, 6”, and
12” hanging basket
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Self-cleaning; never need to be deadheaded
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Aggressive; fills out beds, containers, and baskets
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Many colors and mixes available
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Consumer support and merchandising ideas
available at www.wave-rave.com
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Vegetables
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Program focuses on a large range of varieties.
The more varieties you offer, the more you will sell!
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Collections include
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Gourmet & Kids (green pots)
Asian, Salsarific, & Special (red pots)
Premium (terra cotta pots)
Heirloom (dark green pots)
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Bright tags offer large photos and easy-to-read graphics
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4” pot size, 18 per flat
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Supported by www.chefjeff.com, with recipes and
additional plant information
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See order forms for complete vegetable listing
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Hybrid Geraniums
Zonal Geraniums
• Available in 4” and 8 pack with handle
• Many vibrant colors available
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Available in 5”, 6”, and 10”.
• Great garden performer in beds
and containers
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Beautiful, vivid colors!
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Great garden performer in beds, baskets,
and containers.
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Geraniums do very well in mixed planters
with accents, grasses, or other annuals with
similar light/water needs.
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For best results, plant in a sunny location.
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Spent blossoms should be removed to
encourage new growth.
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If given enough room, Zonal Geraniums can
grow up to two feet tall and two feet wide.
• Do very well in mixed planters with
accents, grasses, or other annuals with
similar light and water needs
• For best results, plant in a sunny location
• Spent blossoms should be removed to
encourage new growth
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1 Gallon Hostas
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Great in the shade
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Unique varieties
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Overwintered
plants offer
good size
at retail
10” Annual Baskets
Varieties
Albomarginata
Diamond Tiara
Eternal Flame
First Frost
Fragrant Dream
Francee
Golden Tiara
Gold Standard
Hyacinthinia Fortunei
Halcyon
Krossa Regal
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Great selection of value price point, quality annuals.
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Display like colors together for a bold impact.
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Remove spent blossoms to encourage further growth.
Varieties
Regal Splendor
Royal Standard
Shade Fanfare
Sum & Substance
Wide Brim
Dianthus
Impatiens
Petunia
Snapdragon
Torenia
Vinca Mediterranean
Wax Begonias
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10” Foliage Baskets
10” Fancy Baskets
• Lush green foliage
• Low maintenance
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Fancy premium annuals
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Many trailing varieties available
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Remove spent blossoms to encourage further growth
Varieties
Bolivian Jew
Bridal Veil
Spider Plant
Swedish Ivy
Wandering Jew
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Varieties
Bacopa
Begonia
Boston Fern
Double Impatiens
Fuchsia
Ivy Geraniums
Lantana
Lobelia
Mexican Heather
Million Bells
New Guinea Impatiens
Potato Vine
Rieger Begonias
Scaevola
Strawberry
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Strawflower
Streptocarpella
Supertunias
Thunbergia
Torenia
Trailing Verbena
Wave Petunia
Zonal Geranium
10” Fancy Baskets
Bacopa (Sutera)
Delicate white flowers cover trailing
green foliage. Blooms all summer.
Do not let completely dry out
between waterings.
Uses: Baskets, containers
Boston Fern
Long green weeping fronds arise
from the crown at the soil surface.
Fronds are variously cut.
Uses: Baskets, houseplants
Double Impatiens
Rose-like blossoms sit atop lush
green foliage. Available in a variety
of colors.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Fuchsia
Exquisite flowers dangle like
ornaments from stems. Colors include
white, reds, pinks, and purples.
Uses: Containers, baskets
10” Fancy Baskets
Mexican Heather (Cuphea)
Tiny leaves complement delicate
flowers, which bloom from summer
to early fall.
Uses: Containers, baskets,
houseplants
Million Bells (Calibrachoa)
A multitude of small petunia-shaped
blossoms cover this heavy bloomer.
Trailing or mounding habit.
Low maintenance.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
New Guinea Impatiens
Vigorous growth, sun tolerant, comes
in a variety of blossom and foliage
shades. Keep well watered.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Potato Vine (Ipomoea)
Unique foliage on this aggressive
plant comes in dark purple, lime,
bronze, or variegated.
Uses: Containers, groundcover,
baskets
Ivy Geranium
Excellent trailing plants bloom all
summer. Large airy blossoms with
shapely foliage. Remove spent
blooms to promote new growth.
Uses: Containers, baskets
Rieger Begonias
An abundance of brightly-colored,
rose-like blossoms cover this great
garden performer.
Uses: Containers, beds, baskets
Lobelia
Vigorous, free-flowering plant
with dainty blue flowers that bloom
all summer.
Uses: Containers, baskets,
rock gardens
Scaevola (Fan Flower)
Large violet-blue flowers. Fast
growing and free flowing. Drought
and heat tolerant.
Uses: Containers, beds, baskets
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10” Fancy Baskets
10” Fancy Baskets
Strawflower (Bracteantha)
Delicate flowers complement tiny
foliage. Blooms from summer to
early fall.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Tuberous Begonias (Non-Stop Begonias)
Bright and vibrant rose-like
blossoms on glossy foliage.
Keep evenly moist.
Uses: Baskets, containers
Streptocarpella (Blue Angel Plant)
Dancing light blue flowers sit atop
dark green velvet-like foliage.
Uses: Baskets, containers, borders
Wave Petunias
Superior variety of petunias is self
cleaning and a vigorous grower.
Many bright colors available.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Supertunias
Fast growing petunias feature large
blossoms and are available in a
variety of colors.
Uses: Baskets, beds, groundcover
Zonal Geraniums
Large, brightly colored blossoms.
Colors include red, pinks, peaches,
white, and purples.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Thunbergia (Black Eyed Susan Vine)
Graceful, old-fashioned plant
features small yellow blossoms
with a black eye.
Uses: Baskets, containers
Combo Baskets & Planters
Torenia (Wishbone Flower)
Tightly mounded plant features
snapdragon-like blossoms. Thrives
in hot, humid weather.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
Trailing Verbena
Mounded trailing plants with earlyblooming flowers.
Uses: Baskets, containers, beds
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Color-coordinated combinations
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Offer instant gratification
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Great gift item!
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Merchandising Tips
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Carts: Remove product from carts ASAP.
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Water: Check plants daily for watering needs.
Water early in the morning so plants can absorb
water before the sun evaporates it away.
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Displays: Set up colorful displays at the entrance.
Stripe displays by variety, then by color. Make sure
that all plants have price signs. Use Point-ofPurchase (POP) advertising materials.
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Shade: Set up a shaded or protected area for plants
that can’t handle full sun.
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Weather: If a sunny weekend is predicted, make
sure you have ordered enough product. If cold
nights are predicted, cover cold sensitive plants
with frost cloth, or move them to a protected area.
Bert R. Hybels, Inc.
Helping Make Your Business Grow
3322 Grand Prairie Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Toll Free: 800-449-2357
Fax: 269-382-4927
www.hybels.com
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