1 W4727 770 th Avenue Spring Valley, WI 54767 www.rushcreekgrowers.com Summer & Fall 2013 Blooming, Foliage & Edible Plants Pre-ordering recommended. Photos on our website at www.rushcreekgrowers.com Highlights for 2013 5 ¼ and 8 Fiber pots of brightly colored summer and fall annuals from dahlias to zinnias. Hot colors for a hot season. Mammoth Mums A true perennial, this type grows even larger after the first season. Developed by the U of MN, they work well as individual plants, in mass plantings or used to form a seasonal hedge. Igloo Mums This newer series has the uniformity and flower power of a garden mum with better hardiness. The colors on these duplex daisies are vivid non-fading fall tones with attractive green foliage. No pinching required in the garden. Our staff has had good luck with these overwintering. Minnesota Hardy Favorites from the University of Minnesota. Unique colors, great hardiness and varied habit and form. As we say in Wisconsin, don t Badger us, Gopher these. Belgian Classic garden mums featuring bright fall blossoms in perfectly mounded form. Asters - Perennial dwarf asters in a range of colors, sizes (#1 and 4 ), and bloom time. Fall Blooming Perennials Dwarf anemones from Blooms of Bressingham and perennial hibiscus. Edibles Cool season veggies in trade gallons and jumbo 6 packs.
2 Large Annuals Large showy pots of summer and fall color to brighten up the summer garden. Variety 8 x 6 Fiber Mache, $4.75 each, Order by ½ doz. Order Calendula Zen Gold Compact dwarf plant with extra large 3 double rich golden flowers. Tolerates cool fall temps well. Calendula Zen Orange Compact dwarf plant with extra large 3 bright orange double flower. Great in the cool fall weather. Sunflower Ballad Dwarf variety with large (4-5 ) pollen free yellow blossoms. Ht. 24-30 Sunflower Peach Passion Peach colored 3-4" blooms on long stems make a unique cut. Pollenless blossoms make for a tidier bouquet. Easy to grow. Zinnia Magellan Orange Large, bright orange double flowers on a medium height wellbranched plant. Zinnia Magellan Scarlet The deepest red available. Large fully double flower. Known for sturdy, well-branched form. Zinnia 'Magellan Pink' Exceptional uniform, large, fully double rich pink blooms on extremely well-branched plants. Zinnia 'Magellan Yellow' Can t beat this large flowered, well-branched variety with fully double deep yellow blossoms on really full plants. Zinnia Profusion Double Cherry Cheery, 2 cherry pink. Covered in self-cleaning blooms. AAS Gold Medal Winner. Easy to grow in garden or container. Ht. 12. Zinnia Profusion Double Cherry Hot Deep cherry masses of 2 doubles. Bloom is continuous and color is strong throughout the season. Excellent performance in garden, planters and landscape. Zinnia Profusion Double Deep Salmon Vibrant deep pink-orange flower blooms continuously throughout the season. Easy to grow. Zinnia Profusion Double Fire Lovely 2 scarlet doubles cover this compact beauty. Self cleaning. Easy to grow. Very disease resistant. Ht. 12 Zinnia Profusion Double Gold 2 double golden beauties on a self cleaning compact plant that makes a big impact in the garden or containers. A newer color for this series. Ht. 12 Zinnia Profusion Orange Bright orange singles cover this dense mounding form. Self cleaning and easy to grow. Zinnia Zahara Double Fire Vivid orange-red doubles on a lovely compact plant. Constant blooming throughout the season. Zinnia Zahara Double Strawberry Vibrant magenta double blooms create a show of color all season long. Superior performance in hot and arid conditions. Easy to grow. Ht: 12-18 Zinnia Zahara Scarlet The deepest red available in this type. Ht 12-18 Zinnia Zahara Sunburst Big fiery yellow bi-color blooms with excellent performance in sunny hot, dry weather. Very low water needs. Superior disease resistance. Ht: 12-18 Zinnia 'Zowie Yellow Flame Award-winning variety. 3-4" semi-double blooms feature a unique combination of scarlet/rose centers with yellow petal edges. Wellnamed ZOWIE! Ht. 24-29"
5 ¼ Summer Blooming Annuals 5 ¼ Jumbo Square, 8 per flat, $3.50 each,$28.00 per flat See weekly availability for shipping readiness. Agastache Nectar series Long season bloomers with colorful nectar-filled blossoms are ideal for containers or the garden. Great for hummers and butterflies. Compact with tidy green foliage. Ht. 18 Agastache Nectar Grapefruit Covered with tubular petals of yellow flowers touched with pink. Ht. 18 Agastache Nectar Orange Brilliant orange tubular petals on a nicely compact form. Ht 18 Angelonia Archangel Purple Large purple snapdragon with a white throat snapdragon type blooms are three times larger than other Angelonia varieties. Thrives in heat, humidity and drought. Asclepias Silky Deep Red Stately tall late summer blooming annual with umbels of scarlet red orange. An absolute monarch magnet. Ht. 36-48 Asclepias Silky Gold Bright buttery yellow version of above, great cut, attracts butterflies. Caladiums 5 round pots of 3 varieties. A beautiful shade accent. Perhaps a replacement for problem impatiens. Watch availability for cultivars. Celosia China Town 3-6 vibrant velvety scarlet red plumes top dark bronze foliage. Even the stems are red. Gorgeous until frost. Ht. 16-24 Celosia Ice Cream Cherry Large feathery, plumes of cherry red flowers on well branched foliage. Long lasting bright color does not fade in the heat of summer. Prefers well drained soil. Great for patio, planters and garden. 10-12 Celosia Ice Cream Orange Large, long lasting feathery plumes of orange flowers on well branched foliage. Color does not fade in the heat. Great plant for containers and gardens. Prefers well drained soil. 10-12 Cistus Mickie Gorgeous gold and green variegated foliage with white blossoms. Coreopsis series Annual tickseeds in a range of vibrant, unique colors. These will bloom continuously with periodic haircuts. The bicolor blossoms are totally charming. Coreopsis Cherry Pie Bright red blossoms feature overlapping petals and fine needlelike foliage. Constant reblooming with a occasional haircut. Annual. Coreopsis Mango Punch Mango petals overlaid with red make this a perfect late season bloomer. Reblooms easily. Great mounding habit. Annual. Coreopsis Pineapple Pie' Bright red eyes surrounding by deep yellow petals are hot, hot, hot! Annual. Coreopsis Pink Lemonade Golden foliage sets off bright pink blossoms. A unique and lovely cultivar. Reblooms readily. Annual. Cyprus King Tut Vigorous dwarf growing to only 2-3 ft. Grow in or out of water. Well-suited to a water garden but also makes a great addition to the large pond. Thicker stems and more flower peduncles than taller cultivars so very showy. More shade tolerant than most Dahlia Dreamy Series Unique & colorful semi-double blooms with contrasting burgundy foliage. Luscious colors with some bicolor effects. Holds up well to wind and rain. Ht. 13-18 Dahlia Dreamy Eyes Large creamy orange shades around a dark red center Dahlia Dreamy Fantasy Multi-colored salmon and coral ruffled blossoms Dahlia Dreamy Fusion Semi-double flowers range in color from soft pink to rose to almost white with various color streaks. Dahlia Dreamy Inspire Salmon semi-double blooms with a splash of red around the golden eye Dahlia Dreamy Moonlight Creamy yellow blossoms with pink flush at the tips. Lovely contrast with the dark foliage. Dahlia Dreamy Passion Red blossoms with distinct yellow stamens. 3
Dahlia Karma Bonfire Dahlia Karma Chocolate Dahlia XXL series Dahlia XXL Alamos Dahlia XXL Chiapas Dahlia XXL Durango Dahlia XXL Hidalgo Dahlia XXL Mayo Dahlia XXL Paraiso Dahlia XXL Taxco Dahlia XXL Veracruz Datura Belle Blanche Euphorbia Diamond Frost Flowering Cabbage Pigeon Purple Flowering Cabbage Pigeon White Flowering Kale Chidori Red Flowering Kale Chidori White Flowering Kale Coral Prince Flowering Kale Coral Queen Flowering Kale Glamour Red Flowering Kale Maribor Flowering Kale Nagoya Rose Flowering Kale Peacock Red Impatiens Jungle Gold Kale Lacinato (Dinosaur Kale) Kale Redbor Leycesteria Jealousy Ornamental Millet Jade Princess Pennisetum Graceful Grasses Vertigo Pennisetum Princess Caroline Pennisetum setaceum rubrum Pentas Sunbird Apollo A series bred for use as a cut flower as well as spectacular in the garden. Bright orange and yellow bicolor. Strong stems mean no staking. Great vase life as a bonus. Ht. 32 Deepest chocolate red decorative with bronze foliage. A series that lasts as a cut flower as well as in the garden. Strong stems for no staking. Ginormous fully double blossoms dominate this container dahlia series. Noted for excellent branching, attractive green foliage and vibrant colors. Dark red blossoms Intense pink blooms Brilliant yellow Apricot doubles Clear white blossoms Rich pink Wine red double blooms Pink and white bicolor doubles Large white trumpets on a shrubby form. Fragrant and showy. This is the most interesting filler plant for containers to come along in awhile. Bright green leaves on small stems give a delicate appearance. Then mounds of airy tiny white flowers create a ball of color. Heat & drought tolerant and loves some shade Greenish purple outer leaves with red center, round heads. Thick, creamy white leaves with a hint of pink at the center. Deepest colors, deep red center, purple outer leaves. Attractive creamy white center with fringed blue-green outer leaves. Feather leaf with soft pink center and green edges. Rich coral center with feather-like green leaves. Unique shade. Rosy red frilly inner leaves make this a real stand out. Ruffled bluish green leaves with bright pinkish-purple veins and dark center leaves. Visually unique because of the spiraled whorls. Bright fuchsia colored center intensifies after a frost. Most cold tolerant of the cabbages. Deeply feathered leaves, green center with red outer leaf. Golden yellow orchid-like blooms with burgundy markings. Prefers cool dry shade for best blooming. Italian heirloom with blue-green straplike, heavily savoyed leaves. Mild tasting and delicious after a frost. Ht 36. Finely curled, dark purple/red leaves. A beautiful backdrop to fall plantings or the center of a large container. Ht 36 Bright chartreuse foliage on a large bushy form may show maroon highlights in cool temps. Works well in large containers. Fast growing. Neat and tidy millet with wide lime green leaves and very erect, deep burgundy pollen-less seed heads. A very eye-catching plant that is easier to maintain over time than others. Large grass with shiny rich burgundy foliage provides an architectural presence in the garden or in a container, adding height and drama. Fast easy grower and our favorite of the new Pennisetums. Solid deep burgundy blades on an erect form makes a stunning backdrop to late summer or fall annuals or as a tall central plant in a large container. No seed heads. Ht. 36 Arching deep red foliage, purple/red plumes, easy to grow. Star shaped light pink umbels over glossy green foliage. 4
Pentas Sunbird Pluto Pentas Sunbird Stardust Pentas Sunbird Venus Pepper Cayennetta Pepper Chenzo Pepper Black Pearl Portulaca Cupcake Carrot Portulaca Cupcake Cherry Baby Portulaca Cupcake Grape Jelly Portulaca Cupcake Peachy Portulaca Cupcake series Portulaca Cupcake Yellow Chrome Rudbeckia hirta Cappuccino Rudbeckia hirta Cherokee Sunset Rudbeckia hirta Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia hirta Denver Daisy Rudbeckia hirta Irish Spring Rudbeckia hirta Tiger Eye Gold Salvia Ultra Violet Salvia Brazilian Purple Salvia Mystic Spires Salvia Sallyfun Blue Tune Salvia Sallyfun Blue Salvia Sallyfun Snow White Salvia Wendy s Wish Star shaped white umbels over glossy green foliage. Deep rose umbels with star shaped petals. Dark pink umbels shine above glossy green foliage. Smaller, cuter and not as hot as their standard sized relation. Heavy fruit set on compact, well-branched plants. Great plant for the patio garden. Slender pointed black fruits set heavily on compact bushy plant. Hot fruit can be used fresh as it ripens to red. Ornamental and fun container plant. Rounded black foliage with shiny round black fruits. Excellent for containers. Orange with a vibrant yellow center. Bright red blossoms. Intense violet pink blossoms Apricot blossoms with a yellow center. A tough, colorful heat loving series known for early blooming, great drought tolerance and loads of colorful blooms. Bright yellow with orange centers and striping. Splashy warm red and yellow bicolor flowers are a long lasting excellent choice for beds or containers. Ht. 18-20 3-4 double or semi-double blooms in autumn shades resembling dahlia blossoms. AAS 2002 Winner. Ht 30 Oh, what fun! The first ever cherry red Rudbeckia, multiple stems and a mass of attractive 3" blossoms in shades of cherry with a darker red center. Fleuroselect Winner. Bold large 6 blooms of brown and gold adorn a well branched plant. The petals on some blossoms are slightly upturned like a customer s smile. Ht. 22-26 Rich golden yellow rays with a green center disk. May perennialize. Vigorous long lasting semi-double golden blooms. Perfect size for containers. Our favorite dwarf. Abundance of intensely violet flowers above compact fragrant green foliage. Densely packed flowers bloom midsummer to frost. Deep purples above burgundy green foliage. Heat loving plant adds vivid color over a long growing season. Plant form is exceptional on this compact version of 'Indigo Spires'. True blue spires cover the sturdy dark green foliage. Blooms all season. Excellent as a container plant or for a blue "WOW!" in the garden. Ht. 24-36 Brilliant blue-violet spires on bright green foliage. High performance variety. More compact and floriferous than similar seed-grown varieties. Ideal for containers and landscapes. Ht. 12 Brilliant blue-violet spires on bright green foliage. More compact and floriferous than similar varieties. New in 2012, we gained a lovely white in this super series. Erect spires of white blossoms covered in subtle fuzz. Great clean foliage. Phenomenal fuchsia colored flowers with fluted tips on sturdy stems are a hummingbird's dream. Long white stamens add even more charm. From Australia. 5
Salvia g. Black and Blue Snapdragon Snap Daddy Yellow Swiss Chard Bright Lights Tecomaria Sunbird Torenia Summer Wave Large Violet Fabulous late summer/fall display. Unusual dark calyx with brilliant deep blue blooms on a shrub-like form with shiny textured leaves. Use this plant with the yellows of late summer and tall background plants like Hibiscus 'Red Shield' for a sensational display. Lemon yellow flower spikes on variegated foliage. Blooms well in cool or hot temps. Brighten your fall garden with this beautiful multi-colored edible. Bright yellow tubular blooms on a bushy 3 x3 plant. Luxurious deep violet flowers with larger, more deeply serrated foliage than the other Torenia out there. 6 GREENS cold tolerant for fall Broccoli Premium Crop Lettuce Merlot Lettuce New Red Fire Lettuce Rouge d Hiver Lettuce Winter Density Jumbo 6 packs/6 packs per flat, $12.50 per flat High producing variety for a delicious fall harvest. A red as dark as wine, extremely ruffled compact Lolla Rossa type. Deep red ruffled foliage, large leaf lettuce type. Semi-open Romaine with red outer leaves around green center. Somewhere between Bibb and Romaine, dark green leaves Lettuce North Pole Lime green butterhead has an excellent sweet taste. Plant in the fall. Extremely cold hardy. May overwinter. Spinach Giant Winter Keeps growing well into the fall and can overwinter if covered. Order Kale - Rainbow Lacinato Cross of Redbor with Dinosaur kale to get more color, taller height, and better hardiness than either parent. Ornamental. Kale Dinosaur Italian heirloom with open blue-green strap 3 x18 heavily savoyed leaves. Mild tasting and delicious after a frost. Ht 36. Kale Red Ursa Ornamental Peppers Variety Ornamental Pepper Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper Chili Chili Ornamental Pepper Mambo Orange Ornamental Pepper Mambo Red Ornamental Pepper Mambo Yellow Ornamental Pepper Sangria Siberian kale genes give this beautiful ruffled type the ability to laugh at weather well down into the teens. Large leaves equal high yields in the kitchen. Ornamental. 4 round compostable pots/10 per flat $18.00 per flat, $1.80 per pot. Edible rounded dark purple peppers. Extremely black foliage with shiny purple fruit. Very hot peppers. Wow! A splashy mix of mild child-friendly 2 fruits. Long conical fruits in colors of chartreuse, orange and deep red show-off through the season. Upright plump and pointed orange fruit on compact, well branched dark green foliage. 4-6 Stocky pointed red fruits on dark green compact well branched plant. 4-6 Upright stocky pointed yellow peppers on a compact plant with dark green well branched foliage. 4-6 A mild green pepper that turns white then shades of orange, red, magenta, crimson, lilac and purple.
7 Mums and Asters See chart on page 8 for bloom time Minnesota Hardy Minnruby Mn Hardy Beautiful ruby red blossoms on a nicely mounded form. Developed at the University of Minnesota Ruby Mound MN Hardy Deep ruby petals hold their color. Lovely red cushion. Late season bloom. Sunny Morning Mn Hardy Cheery yellow doubles on a medium height variety. Long lasting and hardy. Mammoth Mums Extremely hardy. No pinching, pruning or deadheading. Grows to height of 3-4 and spreads to 5. Variety Type $4.25 each, 9 x 6.5 terra cotta plastic mum pans Order Daisy Bronze Dark Mammoth Single reddish bronze daisy flower with a compact, spreading habit. Daisy Pink Mammoth Pointed petals in a rich shade of pink with a bright yellow center. Daisy Lavender Mammoth Lovely rich lavender. Unique color. Daisy Red Mammoth Deep red daisy with a brilliant yellow center. Daisy Coral Mammoth Mounds of coral daisy-like flowers shade to lavender pink as they age. Quill Yellow Mammoth Unusual & charming yellow quill petals. Beautiful mounding form. Igloo Mums Ht. 12-15, Width 18-20 Variety Type $4.25 each, 9 x 6.5 terra cotta plastic mum pans Order Cool/Raspberry Igloo Rich, cushiony raspberry flowers cover a nicely mounded plant shape. Frosty/White Igloo Fluffy white doubles on a perfectly mounded form. Rosy/Coral red Igloo Covered in non-fading coral red cushion blooms with tight yellow centers that last more than a month. Sunny/Yellow Igloo Gold buds open to decorative doubles in cheery yellow with deeper gold centers. Warm/Bronze Igloo Rich bronzy doubles surround yellow centers. Outer petals mature into pale gold for a tricolor effect. Belgian Mums Classic garden mums with a mounding form and bright colors. See attached bloom time chart for all season color. Variety Type $3.95 each, 9 x 6.5 terra cotta plastic mum pans Order Allegra Yellow Belgian Masses of very early bright yellow decorative, long lasting blooms. Conoca Yellow Belgian Brilliant yellow flowers on a nicely mounded plants. Early to bloom. Destino Orange Belgian Uniform two-tone orange decorative. Destino Pink Belgian Decorative soft pink with a darker center Granata Red Belgian The darkest red decorative on a beautifully mounded plant. Rhinos Orange Belgian Orange with a deep red center. Mid season.
Hardy Asters Beautiful brilliant colors highlight perennial asters. Asters $4.25 each, trade gallons, 2 plants per pot Order Or 4 pots/10 per flat, $25.00 per flat Gal. 4 Believer Purple Hardy dwarf Rich purple single petaled blossoms Days Blue Hardy dwarf Soft blue single petaled daisy blooms. Dragon Improved Hardy dwarf Early blooming bold, blue daisy flower loaded with blossoms. Frost White Hardy dwarf Crisp white daisy-like blooms. Early bloomer. Henry lll Blue Hardy dwarf Deeper blue than Henry l. Compact habit. Henry lll Pink Hardy dwarf Super dark purple double flower. Compact habit. Blooms later for a superb autumn show. Henry III Purple Hardy dwarf A late season bloomer with double purple blossoms Marie Dark Pink Hardy dwarf Rich pink doubles completely cover mounding foliage. Late bloomer. Peter Blue Hardy dwarf Semi-double lilac-blue daisy flowers cover compact foliage. Late bloomer. Puff White Hardy dwarf Clean pure white doubles Twist Lavender Hardy dwarf Compact mounding foliage covered with lavender daisy like flowers. 8 Perennial Hibiscus 9 Mums pans, $4.25 each, order by ½ doz. Order Hibiscus Jazzberry Jam Hibiscus My Valentine Hibiscus Party Favor Pansies Jumbo 6 packs Pansy Delta Fire Masses of bright magenta 9 plus blooms. Best flowering with moisture. Ht 4-5. Zone 4 Deep blackish-red buds open to velvety red flowers July thru September. Will bloom more in well-drained soil. Ht. 4-5. Zone 4 Impressive large cotton candy pink flowers with a red eye. Long blooming from midsummer until frost. Ht. 4-5. Zone 4 Jumbo 6 packs/ 6 packs per flat $2.50/pack, $15.00 per flat Order Pansy Delta Premium Blue Deep Blotch Pansy Delta Premium True Blue Pansy Delta Premium Pure Golden Yellow Pansy Delta Premium Pure Lemon Pansy Delta Red Pure
Pansy Frizzle Sizzle Orange 9 Pansy Matrix Morpheus Pansy Midnight Glow Pansy Ultima Radiance Lilac Pansy Ultima Radiance Violet Pansy Whiskers Light Blue Pansy Whiskers Purple White Pansy Whiskers Yellow Pansy Wine Flash
Belgian Mum-Bloom Time color Allegra Yellow yellow Yellow very early early up to Sept 9 Sept 10-18 Conaco Yellow Yellow Yellow Destino Orange orange Orange Destino Pink Pink Pink Granata Red Red Red Rhinos Orange Orange Orange midseason Sept 19-26 late Sept 27-Oct 9 10 Mammoth Mum - Bloom Time color very early early midseason late up to Sept 9 Sept 10-18 Sept 19-26 Sept 27-Oct 9 Dark Bronze Daisy bronze bronze Lavender Daisy lavender lavender Pink Daisy pink pink Red Daisy red red Yellow Quill yellow Yellow Coral Daisy Coral Coral Igloo Mum - Bloom Time Cool Rose rose Frosty White white Rosy Coral coral Sunny Morning Yellow yellow Warm Bronze bronze Thanks for your business.