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Commitment: We expect to be your supplier as long as you are in business- Today,
Tomorrow, and in the Future!
Our Focus: The Premium Plants/Grown Earth Friendly brand is available only to
Independent green industry professionals, not mass merchants or box stores.
Identity: We know our niche- Premium Plants and Steadfast Service, and our staff is
specifically trained to make it a reality!
Internal Sales Staff: Our sales and customer service people work here. They are not
independent brokers. They have a first hand awareness of your plants, and they take great
interest in the future corporate success of you and Hortech.
Industry Support: Our managers regularly give lectures to educate homeowners and
gardeners, or serve on councils such as the Michigan Invasive Plant council, as a means of
safeguarding the future of our industry.
Custom Pricing: We can apply custom pricing to your plants at the time of shipping.
Sales Training: We provide sales training with our sales training DVD. In addition, we
provide on-site staff training, and merchandising assistance.
Professional Marketing Support: Our staff, many of whom are MCN, regularly
support your sales success through professional writing and public speaking.
Predictable Quality
Consistent Grades: Our plants are gathered and shipped according to stringent size and
grade specifications.
Contemporary Products: Our product line is contemporary but not risky. It consists of
popular time proven favorites and superior new introductions that we have personally tested
in our trial garden.
Special Niche Items: We carry many special plants that help solve unique landscape
problems.
Exceptional Communication
No Surprises: We call you in advance, in the event of expected deviations from normal
patterns of service or quality.
Cell Phones: Our drivers carry cell phones so they can communicate with you in a
timely manner.
Reliable Deliveries
Driver Retention: Our drivers work for us full time so that they can become familiar with
your location, traffic patterns, your personnel, and special needs - allowing for a more productive relationship and a higher level of customer service!
Regular Delivery Day: Deliveries occur on a regularly scheduled day each week,
to help you plan and manage your purchasing and inventory.
Job Site Delivery: We are pleased to deliver right to your job sites!
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Table of Contents
The Hortech Difference .............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Update.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Terms, Claims, Shipping Charges, and Map to Hortech ...................................................................................... 6
Sales and Customer Service Staff ..................................................................................................................... 7
Grown Earth Friendly ............................................................................................................................... 8-13
History of Hortech and Mission Statement ......................................................................................................14
Containers (photos and sizes) .........................................................................................................................15
Delivery Schedule and Order Deadlines ..........................................................................................................16
Tags ............................................................................................................................................................17
Website .......................................................................................................................................................18
Key to Catalog Symbols.................................................................................................................................19
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TERMS OF SALE:
All prices are F.O.B. 14109 Cleveland Drive, Nunica, Michigan. Established
and approved accounts net 30 days from invoice with cash instrument.
Credit card sales are conducted at face value at time of purchase, or with
additional 3% price differential at 30 days, plus any past due time/price
differential. All stock is offered subject to prior sales. All sales are subject
to confirmation from Hortech. All past due accounts are subject to a time/
price differential of 2% per month (24% annual percentage rate).
Shipment of orders may be voided or delayed without liability to the
seller for delay or failure to deliver due to crop failure, drought, inclement weather, strikes, floods, fire, frost, and any other contingency beyond
the control of the seller. This catalog cancels all previous catalogs. Prices
subject to change without notice. Returned check charge of $20.00 applies
to all sales.
PRICES: Prices in this catalog are intended to be valid throughout the
catalog date. Uncertain economic times, however, force us to reserve the
option of an appropriate price change, via surcharge, at any time should
our economy experience above normal inflation rates. Prices are on a
per flat basis or in the case of cell packs, per tray. Two, and five gallon
containers are priced per pot. Minimum purchase one flat per variety.
EARNED VOLUME DISCOUNTS: Earned Volume Discounts
are calculated based upon the previous years purchases of plant material
(exclusive of delivery charges). To qualify for these discounts, the account
must be kept current and free of any outstanding finance charges.
Purchased
Amount Discount
10,000
3%
15,000
4%
20,000
5%
25,000
6%
30,000
7%
35,000
8%
40,000
9%
50,000
10 %
Purchased
Amount Discount
60,000
11 %
75,000
12 %
95,000
13 %
115,000
14 %
135,000
15 %
155,000
16 %
175,000
17 %
200,000
18 %
MAP TO HORTECH:
HORTECH
GUARANTEE: Nursery stock is offered subject to prior sale, no warranty expressed or implied. Great care is exercised to keep varieties true
to name. Hortech will replace, upon proper proof, any nursery stock that
may prove otherwise, or refund the amount paid, but it is mutually
agreed that Hortech shall at no time be liable for any amount greater than
that paid for the nursery stock in question. Because we have no control
over the plants once they are delivered, survival is not guaranteed.
CLAIMS: All claims must be made in writing within 10 calendar
days of receipt of invoice. All shortages must be noted on the
original shipping invoice. UPS shipments travel at risk to purchaser.
Drivers are not authorized to accept returns. Our product has been
inspected several times prior to shipping, therefore, returns are authorized only in unusual circumstances. Returns must be authorized by
our shipping manager within 5 days of the original delivery. Returns
are subject to a 20% restocking charge.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY: Shipping is conducted by two
methods, UPS (year round) and truck (April 1st to Dec. 15th). Job site
drops for landscapers can be arranged. Walk in service (Hours 8-12,
1-4:30, M-F, other times by arrangement) is available throughout the
season. Please phone ahead when possible for optimal service.
SHIPPING CHARGES AND ROUTES:
Shipping Via Truck: Delivery charges are expressed on a per flat
basis. (In the case of #2 and #5 gallon-sized containers three, #2
pots = one flat; one, #5 pot = one flat).
Minimum order for truck shipping is 30 flats, 60 flats for Wisconsin
and Cleveland, OH. Smaller quantities accomodated when possible, but
subject to 30 flat equivent drop charge and sufficient truck minimuns.
Late Orders after the order deadline require a minimum of 100 flats
for Grand Rapids and 250 flats for other delivery areas.
Regular routes exist to the following cities (rates per flat are in parentheses):
Michigan: Grand Rapids (1.35), Kalamazoo (1.79), Lansing (1.79),
Saginaw (1.99), Detroit (1.99), Traverse City (1.99).
Illinois: Chicagoland (1.99), Peoria (2.50).
Indiana: Michiana (1.99), South Bend (1.99), Elkhart (1.99), Fort
Wayne (1.99), Indianapolis (2.50).
Ohio: Toledo Area (2.50).
Wisconsin: Milwaukee (2.50).
Fuel Surchages: Surcharges apply as fuel prices dictate.
Other locations: For shipping to other cities or geographic regions
than those listed above, please call for a quotation.
UPS SHIPPING: Shipping by UPS is available for relatively small
orders but is clearly not the preferred method. Not only is UPS shipping expensive as it involves boxing, packing material, special labor,
and freight charges, it limits what and how we can ship. Ferns and
5 gallon containers cannot be shipped by UPS, vines must have the
stakes removed, the grasses must often be pruned to fit in the boxes.
The rates for UPS shipping (including boxing, materials, handling, and
freight charges) are as follows:
Within MI, IN, IL, OH:
Other States:
Flats:
$15.75 per flat
$18.85 per flat
2 gallon: $6.10 each
$ 7.55 each
CONTRACT GROWING: We welcome the opportunity to grow
on contract (varieties or quantities not part of our normal production). All
contracted orders require 50% down payment, and in many cases a minimum of 200 flat equivalents.
(Left to right) Zach Feldt, customer pickup; Kyle Kriger, shipping manager;
Richard Sierra, sales representative; Bob Jonaitis, assistant shipping manager;
Drew Edwards, sales representative; Jenn Kopplin, customer service representative
Drew and Richard demonstrate how Hortechs #1 pot Retail 6-pack puts space
between the plants, which sets off their fat, full, beautiful habits, thus making
them more appealing to retail shoppers.
Grown
Earth Friendly
Grown
Conventionally
And, these photos show how Earth Friendly Growing methods bring about substantial
benets in plant performance. BOTH OF THESE PLANTS ARE Autumn Fire
Sedum. The one on the right was grown at Hortech using Earth Friendly Growing
methods. The other is showing transplant shock and disease susceptibility.
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Grown
Earth Friendly
Grown
Conventionally
Plants on the left were cultured conventionally, while Hortechs Grown Earth Friendly plants
are displayed on the right.
When plants are Grown Earth Friendly, the roots are white, brous, and healthy. Plants grown
conventionally can be out of kilter biologically with roots brown and stunted. And, if they
are supported with regular disease suppressive pesticides, they can crash when installed in the
landscape or garden. In comparison, Grown Earth Friendly plants are more likely to remain
healthy and grow vigorously when planted.
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Grown
Conventionally
The photo on the left was taken 9 months after planting conventionally grown Vinca minor
`Bowlesii on 12 inch centers. The photo on the right is Hortechs Grown Earth Friendly Vinca
minor `Bowlesii planted on the same day on 12 inch centers.
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Grown
Earth Friendly
Grown
Conventionally
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Grown
Earth Friendly
Grown
Earth Friendly
Jake Kugler, nephew of Hortechs owner Dave MacKenzie, is quickly learning there is a difference
between conventional plant culture and Earth Friendly biological growing practices. When
asked, which plants do you think are healthiest and will grow the best when transplanted, Jake
responded the ones with the white roots.
All plants on the left (in Jakes right hand) have been Grown Earth Friendly. Plants on the right
were grown conventionally.
DISCLAIMER: The photographic depictions of our Grown Earth Friendly plants, in comparison, were recorded during Spring and Summer of
2010. We were prompted to do this by customers that have told us that Hortech Plants establish better.
This information is not represented to be an exhaustive scientic study, and it does not purport to be representative of the performance of all plants
under all soil and environmental conditions. The plants that were purchased for this study were acquired from various sources considered to be
conventional in their growing practices. That is to say that they make regular use of preventative and eradicative pesticide applications for the
suppression of disease. The names of those growers will not be mentioned by Hortech or its staff members.
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History of
During June of 1983, after graduating from Hope College with a degree in biology, my former
partner and I started Hortech. Initially we propagated shrubs and ground covers, and during the
first few years held full time outside jobs. Most of our production work was conducted during
evenings and weekends, often with the volunteer help of our parents, grandparents, brothers, and
sisters. To say the least, we worked very long hours.
Eventually we phased out of our other jobs and developed a non-seasonal staff. We also discontinued producing shrubs, but added vines, ferns, and grasses, items more closely related to our
niche as a ground cover specialist. In time we earned a reputation for high quality and superior
service and to this day continue to serve the original customers who first put us in business.
Today Hortech is operated as a corporation by 95 seasonal and non-seasonal associates. We own
150 acres and currently use about 40 for actual production. At Hortech we are committed to
providing superior plants and service and are dedicated to the development of our business as it
relates to your specific needs varieties and services as well as quantities. We take a great
deal of pride in our work, but most of all we are proud to have you as our customer.
Thank you for participating in our past and warmest wishes for the future,
David MacKenzie
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Containers
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Find Everything You Need
From our home page, you can browse
alphabetically by each variety, as well
as access information on maintenance,
design, and quantities needed.
Plant
Selection Wizard
Helps make selecting the
right plant easy! Sort by
color, height, light
conditions, soil conditions,
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BLOOMING TIME
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LIGHT CONDITIONS
Deer do not seem to relish this plant and seldom eat it. When extremely hungry, however,
deer will eat about anything.
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Climbing Vines
Vines are unique for their flexible stems which
make them useful for sprawling, trailing, and training in a multitude of directions. Without support,
many vines make good ground covers. And, with
support, they grow upright and thus take up little
ground space. At the same time they introduce an
interesting vertical dimension to the landscape. This
is especially important in todays smaller landscapes
where often the only direction to go is up. But vines
do more than just cling and grow upward, and they
have a great deal to offer in the way of ornamental
appeal.
Vines offer a broad array of floral and foliar interest.
Wisterias provide excellent color and a very classic
Hedera helix - English Ivy
look with their pendant trains of fragrant flowers.
But they also offer vibrant green fernlike deeply
compound leaves. The trumpet vines (Campsis species) have large tubular flowers that appeal to hummingbirdsas do those of honeysuckles which range from white to pink to yellow and often are pleasantly fragrant. Honeysuckle leaves, by the way, range from yellow to green to purple. On the small end of
the spectrum are the flowers of Boston ivies and Virginia creeper with their tiny green nearly invisible flowers. Such vines as these
compensate for their tiny flowers with magnificent showy leaves that turn bright red or yellow during fall.
Some vines even produce interesting fruit. That of Boston ivy (Parthenocissus) is grapelike and persists through winter. The fruit
of Akebia is colorful, large, and exotic, and that of trumpetvine resembles a miniature banana.
Vines as Screens:
Vines as Accents:
Used as accent plants, climbing
vines help draw ones attention to
other plants as well as such objects
as trellises, pillars, railings, light
poles, chimneys, or other attractive
ornamental features. For the purpose of accent, one or two plants
are usually sufficient. The specific
variety should be selected so as to
contrast through foliage color
and texture, or flowers, with the
feature that is being accented.
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Fertilizing Vines:
Most vines are moderate feeders and should be fertilized in similar manner as ground covers (see ground cover section).
Methods of Attachment:
Maintaining Vines:
The maintenance of vines varies with the variety, its growth rate,
and where it is planted. Ground covering vines usually need a
simple trimming back once or twice a year to keep them in
bounds. Those grown against a wall may need annual pruning to
keep them away from windows and eave-troughs. And climbers
growing on fences may go for several years without pruning.
Climbing Vines
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Evergreen
Fall Bloom
Summer Bloom
Spring Bloom
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Moisture Tolerant
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Campsis radicans and cultivars
aerial rootlets
Celastrus scandens Diana and Hercules
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Clematis cultivars
leaf stalks
Euonymus fortunei cultivars
aerial rootlets
Hedera colchica cultivars
aerial rootlets
Hedera helix cultivars
aerial rootlets
Hydrangea anomala varieties
aerial rootlets
Lonicera cultivars
twining
Parthenocissus quinquifolia
adhesive discs
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
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Polygonum aubertii
twining
Polygonum aubertii Lemon Lace
twining
Wisteria frutescens Amethyst Falls
twining
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata,
Boston Ivy will cling to smooth
surfaces better than any other vine,
and brings glorious fall color.
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Ferns
Osmunda claytoniana, Interrupted Fern, is unique for its
fertile leaflets which leave a distinctive gap or interruption when
they dry up and fall off. By all accounts it is stately, rugged, and very
adaptable to various moisture levels.
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Ferns
Among the first plants to inhabit the earth, ferns produce
spores instead of seed and do not flower. Despite the lack
of flowers, ferns are among the most versatile and attractive
of plants. There are ferns that grow in sun as well as shade
and water as well as dry sand. Not only do they range from
small to large (a few inches to several feet), and deciduous
to evergreen, they come in an array of colors. There are
ferns with yellowish-, lime- and deep-green leaves, as well
as copper even those that are variegated silvery, green,
gray, and burgundy.
Ferns
Wintergreen
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Summer Bloom
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Athyrium cultivars
Dryopteris species and cultivars
Matteuccia species and cultivars
Onoclea sensibilis
Osmunda cinnamomea
Osmunda claytoniana
Osmunda regalis
Polystichum species
Large Area
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Ferns
Maintaining Ferns:
Ferns seldom need any maintenance. Occasionally the
wintergreen types may look better if some of their older
leaves are trimmed off as they become tattered. The
deciduous types need no such care and their leaves need
not be removed as they die back each fall. Better to let
them rot, so that their nutrients may be returned to the
soil.
Fertilizing Ferns:
Most ferns are damaged when treated with low quality
inorganic chemical fertilizers. On the other hand, they
respond well to an early spring application of slow release
fertilizer or a fall topdressing with leafmold.
Receiving Ferns:
UPON RECEIPT, FERNS SHOULD BE PLACED IN A COOL, SHADY, WIND SHELTERED LOCATION. IF PLACED IN A HOT, SUNNY LOCATION, FOLIAGE WILL SOON DESSICATE AND
BECOME DISCOLORED BY NECROSIS. FERNS CAN NOT BE SHIPPED BY UPS.
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Bruce is showing his commitment to proper spacing and weed prevention. At Hortech,
weed prevention never involves the use of toxic pre-emergent herbicides. Instead, the soil
is mulched, which prevents weed emergence, cools the soil and conserves water.
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For Easing
Transition and
Creating Unity.
As Edging/Hedging.
Nonspreading types of
ground cover can be used
as edging or dwarf hedges to create geometric designs,
direct traffic, and define
borders and property lines.
Using ground covers and perennials of intermediate height, color, or texture between and surrounding two contrasting elements (such as a beech
tree with smooth gray bark and an oak with coarse dark brown bark) eases
the perception of change and unites the features. Ground covers can be
used in this manner to join the house with a surrounding woodlot, shrubs
with trees, ornaments or benches with walkways, etc.
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For Accent.
Used as accent plants, perennials can be used to draw the
eye to such features as statuary, benches, brickwork,
entryways, steps, and other plants.
As Specimens.
The more unusual/
showy perennials
can stand alone as
specimens and should
be sited in locations
where the eye
naturally falls such
as atop a terrace, by a
building entrance,
outside of windows,
and along the edge of steps.
As a Facing.
When sited in front of other plants, benches, statues, ornaments, and
building foundations some of the taller perennials do an excellent
job of concealing the bases of these elements a practice
known as facing. Employed this way, they also help ease the transition
between such elements and the space that surrounds them.
To Reduce Glare.
Ground covers absorb light and reduce glare, therefore when used along
boulevards, roadways, parks, and parking lots they increase visibility and
safety.
Evergreen
Fall Bloom
Summer Bloom
Spring Bloom
Salt Tolerant
Moisture Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Controls Erosion
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Moderate Area
Large Area
Dense Shade
Moderate Shade
Full Sun
PERENNIAL &
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Achillea cultivars
Aegopodium podograria Variegatum
Agapanthus Hardy Blue
Agastache cultivars
Ajuga cultivars
Alchemilla vulgaris
Allium cultivars
Amsonia Blue Ice
Amsonia cultivars
Anemone tomentosa Robustissima
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Massachusetts
Asarum cultivars
Asclepias cultivars
Aster cultivars
Astilbe cultivars
Baptisia cultivars
Bergenia purpurascens
Brunnera cultivars
Calamintha cultivars
Campanula cultivars
Caryopteris cultivars
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Chelone lyonii Hot Lips
Cimicifuga cultivars
Convallaria majalis
Coreopsis rosea cultivars
Coreopsis verticillata cultivars
Cornus canadensis
Coronilla varia
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Heliopsis helianthoides Summer Sun
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When to Plant:
Premium Plants from Hortech may be planted anytime the ground
is not frozen. In early spring, if you expect frost, you may want to
request plants that are still dormantthis way if there is frost, the
tender new growth wont be frozen back. During summer, it is
wise to water your new plants frequently enough to keep the soil
moistened, until root establishment. And, during fall (maybe with
the exception of English ivy), you may plant essentially up to the
day the ground freezes solid. Mulching is always a good idea, and
will prevent the freezing/thawing action of the ground from disturbing newly planted ground covers.
Method #1.
Black plastic mulch can be pinned on top of the site with rocks,
bricks, or soil as a means of destroying weeds or turf. The principle
behind this is that the combination of darkness and heat will destroy
the underlying weeds. Darkness works by making it impossible for
plants to manufacture food through photosynthesis, and the sun hitting the plastic causes the weeds and soil below to become very hot.
The combination of sun and black plastic literally creates an opaque
solar oven that causes destruction of the weeds. This method works
best in locations exposed to direct sunlight, and naturally works better in summer than spring or fall. In general the plastic should be left
in place for 2 months. Later, the site may be rototilled or spaded to
loosen and aerate the soil before planting.
Method #2.
Herbicides may also be used to destroy existing turf or weeds.
Herbicides work quickly and although there are a number
of different herbicides available, those which work best are
absorbed into the plant and translocated throughout its sap
stream. These types of herbicides, such as Roundup, kill the
root system as well as the top growth absolutely essential
to effective eradication since most weeds are capable of coming back from their roots. Once the herbicide has killed the
turf or weeds, rototill or spade up the area to loosen the soil.
Consult your local garden center for recommendations as to
the best herbicide to use.
Method #3.
The final method involves repeatedly rototilling or spading
the planting site until all vegetation has rotted and been converted into soil by decomposers including fungi, bacteria, and
earthworms. Typically three or four turns of the site over the
course of five to six weeks will accomplish this objective.
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After killing the weeds and loosening the soil, spade or rototill in
any necessary amendments such as leaf mold, lime, peat moss,
organic compost, or topsoil. Amendments enhance the soils fertility, change its texture, or alter its chemical properties, such as pH,
so that it is suitable for a particular plant. Amendments should be
worked into the top 8 to 12 inches of soil and followed by the final
gradingusually performed with a hand rake.
When planting, the soil level at the base of the ground covers
should be the same as it was in the containers prior to transplanting.
Therefore, if the containers are 3 inches deep, the planting holes
should also be 3 inches. If the holes are too deep, the stems will be
covered with soil and may rot. On the other hand, if they are too shallow, the roots will not have enough soil contact for adequate anchoring or water absorption. Use a tool such as the Hortech Plug-Planter,
spade, trowel, or hoe to dig the holes for planting. Following planting,
be sure to water your plants in thoroughly, then follow by topdressing
the exposed soil between them with a 1 1/2 to 2 inch layer of wood
chips. This not only helps exclude weeds but reduces the amount of
watering that will be needed, cools the soil, and by insulating it, prevents the ground from heaving during late fall and winter.
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Leaves should only be raked up or vacuumed when they
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allow the leaves to remain and decompose to supplement the
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Ophopogon planiscapus
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Mazus reptans
Ajuga cultivars
Carex caryophylla Beatlemania
C. dolichostachya Kaga Nishiki
C. hachioensis Evergold
C. morrowii Silver Scepter
C. pennsylvanica
Cymbalaria aequitriloba
Euonymus fortunei Kewensis
Herniaria glabra Green Carpet
H. glabra Sea Foam
Isotoma fluviatilis
Leptinella minor
L. squalida Platts Black
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Lobelia chinensis
Lotus corniculatus Pleniflorus
Lysimachia nummularia and Aurea
Mazus reptans
Meehania cordata
Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens
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S. subulata Aurea
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Euonymus fortunei Kewensis (you-on-i-mus fore-tew-nee-eye)
(Kewensis Wintercreeper)............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
1-2; full sun to dense shade. The absolute most miniature of the wintercreepers, this tiny teardrop leaved selection is
ideal for use around stepping stones, along pathways, and trailing over rocks and retaining walls especially in areas next
to stairs so that its uniqueness may best be appreciated. `Kewensis may be tiny, but it is very tough and has pretty good
vigor. It may be combined with such clump formers as hostas, Helleborus, Tricyrtis, and `Silvery Sunproof lily-turf to
add vertical dimension and color contrast.
Size: 24 cell
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Eupatorium `Bartered Bride (you-pa-tore-ee-um)
(`Bartered Bride Joe-Pye) ................................... .................................................................................................................... ......Zone 5
5-7; full sun to light shade. `Bartered Bride Joe-Pye is a stately, deep green leaved, upright growing, pure white
flowering, time proven selection of Joe-Pye. It is a plant to use behind other perennials or as a specimen in gardens
of organically rich, constantly moist soil. It is also fantastic in rain garden settings, near water features, in moist swales.
Companions are numerous and include other Eupatoriums, ornamental grasses, gooseneck loosestrife, tall Nepeta selections, Russian sage, black eyed Susan, Phlox, and tall sedums such as `Neon and `Brilliant.
Size: #2 pot Spacing: 3-31/2
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Hedera helix Thorndale (hed-er-a he-licks)
(Thorndale Ivy) ............................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3-5 tall and spreading indefinitely, climbing to 50; full sun to dense shade. Like the species, Hedera helix, this is an
evergreen ground cover. Compared to H. helix its atrractive dark green leaves are a bit smaller, have a more prominent
central lobe, and display creamy white veins. Slow growing until rooted it later spreads at a moderate pace and makes
a thick attractive mat.
Size: 50 cell flat
Spacing: 8-10
Size: 38 cell flat
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At Hortech we take our daylilies seriously, and while the market revolves around two excellent cultivars, `Stella d Oro, and `Happy Returns,
we suggest that there are other cultivars worth planting, and we have now priced them in a way that makes their use easier than ever.
Daylilies have been, and continue to be, the focus of intense breeding efforts which has led to some 50,000 named cultivars. And, from a
pool of 50,000 cultivars, there are some outstanding choices. Our approach at Hortech has been to test many and grow few just the very
best, those with the most remarkable owers, highest bud counts, and greatest re-bloom tendencies.
What we offer is a remarkable collection and now, with few exceptions, at the same low prices as `Stella de Oro and `Happy Returns. The
intent is to offer the landscaper and independent garden center a competitive advantage in the market place, and enhance the gardening
experience of the consumer.
`Happy Returns
`Stella de Oro
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Sempervivum calcareum
`Pink Pearl. With unique metallic
cherry-orange foliage.
Sempervivum arachnoideum
`Webby Flame. Marvelous deep
maroon, blue-green based foliage forms
midsized rosettes that are centered with
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Sempervivum gloriosum x
`Orange. With unique metallic
cherry-orange foliage.
Sempervivum pseudo-androsacea.
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Sempervivum soboliferum
`Belansky Tatra. Tiny, tightly set
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Stachys byzantia `Big Ears (a.k.a. `Helen Von Stein) (stay-kis bye-zan-teen-a)
(`Big Ears Lambs Ears).............................................................................................................................. ......................................Zone 5
8-12; full sun to light shade. This cultivar of lambs ears is particularly ornamental, both for its fuzzy blue-green foliage and its interesting infrequently-borne blue to pink flowers that ascend upon fuzzy, leafy stems. The foliage of `Big
Ears is exceptionally attractive and makes this plant phenomenally drought and heat tolerant. It requires virtually no
supplemental irrigation and is a natural adapted accent to native plants in low maintenance landscaping. Use `Big Ears
as a general cover, pathway or patio edging where it softens the hard lines of stone, pavers and timbers. Companions
are numerous and a small sampling includes Amsonia, asters, Euphorbia, Salvia, Sedums, and Veronica, you cant miss.
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Grasses as Specimens:
Grasses can take the place of shrubs in
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Grasses as Hedges:
Tall clump forming
grasses make fabulous
hedges and screens.
Costing much less
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hedges are typically
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painted. Selections of Miscanthus are commonly used for
hedging, but Erianthus, Panicum, Calamagrostis, and
Sorghastrum also work quite well.
Grasses for Edging: With
their graceful foliage, low growing clump forming grasses are
ideal for edging pathways, stairs,
and sidewalks. Here they add
beauty, soften sharp edges, and
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Evergreen
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Andropogon gerardii
Arundo donax Variegata
Buchloe dactyloides Legacy
Calamagrositis cultivars
Carex cultivars
Chasmanthium latifolium cultivars
Erianthus ravennae
Fargesia cultivars
Festuca cultivars
Hakonechloa macra and cultivars
Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire
Imperata cylindrica Red Baron
Leymus arenarius Blue Dune
Miscanthus cultivars
Molina cultivars
Panicum amarum Dewey Blue
Panicum virgatum cultivars
Pennisetum cultivars
Pleioblastus auricoma cultivars
Pleioblastus fortunei Variegata
Schizachyrium scoparium cultivars
Sesleria autumnalis
Sorghastrum nutans Sioux Blue
Spartina pectinata Aureomarginata
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Buchloe dactyloides Legacy (boo-kloe-ee dak-til-oy-deez)
(Legacy Buffalo Grass) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
4-6; full sun to light shade. Winner of the Green Thumb Award, Legacy is a premium quality turf variety buffalo grass.
Developed at the University of Nebraska, for temperate climates, Legacy buffalo grass is a female clone bred to duplicate
the lush look of traditional bluegrass turf, while retaining the exceptional hardiness, drought tolerance, and disease and insect
resistance of buffalo grass. Propagated vegetatively, Legacy is hypoalergenic, essentially pollen free, rich green with quick
springtime greenup, and withstands heavy foot traffic.
Legacy helps define the term ECO-TURF, fitting perfectly with the concept of xeriscaping (low water landscaping), and
reduces irrigation up to 75% compared to traditional lawns. In fact, compared to a typical Kentucky bluegrass lawn, which
requires over 48 inches of water per growing season (2-3 of water per week), one can save as much as 245,000 gallons of
water per 1/4 acre annually! During extended hot dry spells, it is recommended that Legacy be watered only every other week
as the roots of Legacy go several feet deep, and can extract water over a greater period of time than conventional turf.
Legacy is very easy to care for as well. It saves not only time but gasoline and therefore limits carbon dioxide emissions.
During the summer months, Legacy needs mowing only every 2 to 3 weeks for a manicured look and not at all for a natural look. Regardless of preferred appearance, Legacy should be
mowed once each spring to tidy it up after winter. While Legacy likes nitrogen, it needs only two fertilizer applications per year, late spring and again in fall. Legacy is planted from vegetatively
propagated plugs on 8 to 12 inch centers, and cultivated as ground cover. Once it fills in, typically during one growing season, it becomes very dense and weed-excluding. Ongoing weed control
can be conducted using typical methods for weed control in lawn areas. PRICE INCLUDES ROYALTY. Protected by U.S. Patent #11194. Unauthorized sale or production is prohibited by
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Fargesia rufa (far-geez-i-a roo-fa)
(Clumping Bamboo) ......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
6-8; full sun to moderate shade. Nonrunning, clump forming, vigorous, and cold hardy, F. rufa is an exciting evergreen
specimen, accent plant when grouped, or effective hedge or screen. It is clothed in attractive shiny green foliage, has
the habit of a fountain, and in maturity can form clumps reaching 8 feet across. It prefers organically rich soils, but does
well in most slightly acidic well drained soils. Companions are numerous and include robust hostas, daylilies, Joe-Pye,
houttuynia, Persicaria, and ornamental grasses. Size: #5 pot Spacing: 6-8
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Festuca glauca `Blue Glow (fes-tew-ka glaw-ka)
(Blue Glow Fescue).................. ................................................................................................................................................ .....Zone 5
8 - 10; full sun. `Blue Glow is a great little edging, accent, or ground cover characterized by silvery sea-blue evergreen
leaves that bulk up quickly to form attractive rounded tufts. It is a nice bloomer as well and produces its beige spikelets
during early summer. Companions are numerous and include sedums, black mondo grass, Delosperma, Bergenia, Allium,
dwarf iris, and Lavender. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS Miscanthus expert Mary Hockenberry Meyer of the Minnesota Landscape
Arboretum has extensively studied the seed producing ability of Miscanthus. From her research she states that Miscanthus
cultivars are fine for use in managed areas where plants can be watched for self-seeding (i.e. managed areas such as home
and commercial landscapes, parks, public gardens, etc.). Individual cultivars tend to be self sterile and seed production is
none or minimal. If a seedling were to occur, it could easily be removed or transplated for enjoyment elsewhere in the
garden.
It is the wild type M. sinensis that has shown a propensity to self-seed, particularly in mild climates of the mid-Atlantic states.
We know of no nursery that grows this plant in the Great Lakes area. It may, however, be offered in seed packets via mail
order. The best thing to do is to use container grown cultivars that have been vegetatively (not seed) propagated by division.
All of Hortechs Miscanthus have been produced in this manner.
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(`Fireworks Fountain Grass) ........................ TENDER PERENNIAL USE FOR ANNUAL COLOR
2 - 2; full sun to light shade. Fireworks fountain grass boasts metalic red foliage decorated with variegation ranging
from green to white to hot pink. This array of colors and the mirrorlike sheen of the foliage really pops, and when the
purple foxtail flower tassels appear during late season it is even more effective. Great for edging, accent, containers,
and massing, `Fireworks is quick to mature and constantly improves throughout the season. It combines well with other
annuals as well as hardy perennials including other ornamental grasses, Coreopsis, coneflowers, `Purple Showers
hardy pansy, goldenrod, and tall sedums such as `Neon, `Autumn Joy, and `Star Dust. PRICE INCLUDES ROYALTY. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
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Blue Oat ..........................................................................168
Buffalo .............................................................................166
Chinese Silver ................................................................171
Cordgrass.........................................................................180
Feather Reed.........................................................163-164
Fountain .................................................................177-179
Indian ...............................................................................180
Japanese Blood ..............................................................168
Japanese Forest .............................................................168
Japanese Silver ..............................................................171
Junegrass .........................................................................169
Mondo..............................................................................124
Moor.................................................................................179
Plume ...............................................................................166
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Hen and Chicks .....................................................147-151
Hepatica ................................................................................ 96
Hibiscus .....................................................................100-101
Holly, Sea............................................................................. 79
Honeysuckle................................................................27, 73
Horsemint ..........................................................................123
Hosta............................................................................102-108
Houttuynia........................................................................108
Hydrangea .....................................................................26-27
Hyssop .............................................................................51-52
Iceplant ...........................................................................70-71
Indian Pink ......................................................................152
Indigo..................................................................................... 62
Iris ................................................................................109-113
Ironweed ............................................................................156
Ivy .....................................................................................86-87
Jack-in-the-Pulpit .......................................................... 57
Joe Pye ............................................................................79-81
Kalimeris ...........................................................................113
Ladys Mantle ..................................................................... 54
Lamb's Ears .......................................................................153
Lavender ....................................................................115-116
Lenten Rose ..................................................................88-89
Ligularia ....................................................................117-118
Lily ...............................................................................118-119
Lily-turf ....................................................................119-121
Lily of the Valley ............................................................ 67
Lobelia .................................................................................121
Loosestrife ................................................................121-122
Mazus ...................................................................................122
Milkweed.............................................................................. 58
Mint ......................................................................................122
Mondo Grass.....................................................................124
Moss .............................................................................136-137
Myrtle ..................................................................................158
Nepeta ..................................................................................123
New Jersey Tea ................................................................. 65
183
Erianthus .....................................................................................................................166
Eryngium ..........................................................................................................................79
Euonymus ......................................................................................................................79
Eupatorium .....................................................................................................79-81
Euphorbia ..........................................................................................................81-82
Fargesia ......................................................................................................166-167
Festuca ............................................................................................................167-168
Fragaria............................................................................................................................82
Gaillardia .............................................................................................................82-83
Galium..................................................................................................................................83
Gaultheria procumbens ..............................................................................83
Gentiana ...........................................................................................................................83
Geranium..............................................................................................................83-85
Geum ...........................................................................................................................85-86
Hakonechloa .........................................................................................................168
Hedera......................................................................................................................86-87
Helianthus ......................................................................................................................87
Helictotrichon .....................................................................................................168
Heliopsis ..........................................................................................................................87
Helleborus............................................................................................................88-89
Hemerocallis ....................................................................................................91-96
Hepatica ............................................................................................................................96
Herniaria ......................................................................................................................97
Heuchera ........................................................................................................97-100
x Heucherella.............................................................................................99-100
Hibiscus ...........................................................................................................100-101
Hosta ................................................................................................................102-108
Houttuynia .................................................................................................................108
Hydrangea ........................................................................................................26-27
Hypericum ................................................................................................................108
Iberis ................................................................................................................................109
Imperata ....................................................................................................................168
Iris .......................................................................................................................109-113
Isotoma ...........................................................................................................................113
Kalimeris ....................................................................................................................113
Koeleria .........................................................................................................................169
Lamiastrum...............................................................................................................113
Lamium ...........................................................................................................................114
Lavandula ...................................................................................................115-116
Leptinella .....................................................................................................................116
Leucanthemum .....................................................................................116-117
Leymus arenarius ...........................................................................................169
Liatris ..............................................................................................................................117
Ligularia........................................................................................................117-118
Lilium ...............................................................................................................118-119
Liriope ............................................................................................................119-121
Lobelia ............................................................................................................................121
Lonicera.............................................................................................................................27
Lotus .................................................................................................................................121
Lysimachia ...............................................................................................121-122
Matteuccia ...................................................................................................................37
Mazus ...............................................................................................................................122
Meehania cordata..........................................................................................122
Miscanthus .................................................................................................171-175
Molinia ..........................................................................................................................175
Monarda ....................................................................................................122-123
Nepeta ..............................................................................................................................123
Onoclea ............................................................................................................................37
Ophiopogon .............................................................................................................124
Origanum ..................................................................................................................124
Osmunda ..........................................................................................................................38
Oxalis ..............................................................................................................................124
Pachysandra ...........................................................................................124-125
Panicum .........................................................................................................176-177
Parthenocissus ............................................................................................27-28
Pennisetum .............................................................................................177-179
Penstemon ..................................................................................................................125
Perovskia .....................................................................................................................126
Persicaria ...................................................................................................................126
Petasites ......................................................................................................126-127
Phlox ................................................................................................................127-131
Physostegia ................................................................................................................131
Platycodon .................................................................................................................131
Pleioblastus .............................................................................................................179
Poa ........................................................................................................................................168
Polygonum ...................................................................................................................28
Polygonatum .........................................................................................................132
Polystichum .................................................................................................................38
Pulmonaria ............................................................................................................132
Rhus ...................................................................................................................................132
Rodgersia ..................................................................................................................132
Rosa .....................................................................................................................133-135
Rudbeckia .................................................................................132, 135-136
Ruellia ..............................................................................................................................136
Sagina ............................................................................................................................136
Salvia ...............................................................................................................................137
Sanguinaria .............................................................................................................137
Scabiosa..........................................................................................................................138
Schizachyrium.......................................................................................................179
Sedum................................................................................................................138-147
Sempervivum ........................................................................................147-151
Senecio.............................................................................................................................151
Sesleria .........................................................................................................................179
Silene..................................................................................................................151-152
Silphium .......................................................................................................................152
Sisyrinchium.............................................................................................................152
Smilacina ...................................................................................................................152
Sorghastrum .........................................................................................................180
Spartina ......................................................................................................................180
Spigelia ..........................................................................................................................152
Sporobolus ................................................................................................................180
Stachys ...........................................................................................................................153
Stokesia ........................................................................................................................153
Stylophorum ...........................................................................................................153
Thymus ............................................................................................................153-155
Tiarella ........................................................................................................................155
Tradescantia ..........................................................................................................155
Tricyrtis .......................................................................................................155-156
Verbena..........................................................................................................................156
Vernonia ....................................................................................................................156
Veronica........................................................................................................156-157
Veronicastrum .....................................................................................................157
Vinca ..................................................................................................................................158
Viola ....................................................................................................................158-159
Waldsteinia ............................................................................................................159
Wisteria .........................................................................................................................128
Xanthorhiza ............................................................................................................159
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