Perennials
Open for the 2024 Season!
Our extensive selection of perennials can satisfy any garden need. City gardeners can find an extensive variety of shade plants that can be tucked in among shrubs and trees and used as ground covers. We also specialize in drought-tolerant plants such as sedums, perennial subshrubs, and natives. Our vines will add another dimension to the garden by using vertical space. Be sure to pair one of our numerous varieties of clematis with a rose for a special flowering treat.
Whether you get your own hands dirty, or prefer to hire others to create your garden, Gethsemane can satisfy all your needs.
Happy First Day of Spring 🌷🌱🪻🌤🐝 When we think of Spring flowers, we think of Hellebores. Also known as the Lenten Rose, these perennial bloomers welcome us to our gardens every Spring with color and long-lasting blooms. Hellebores prefer partial to full shade, neutral to even alkaline soil, and prefer their soil to be on the drier side once established. Add one or many of these beauties to your garden when our Perennials Department opens April 6th. #gethsemaneperennials #hellebores
Mar 19
Ever wonder where our perennials go at the end of the season?
We overwinter our plants in an unheated greenhouse, providing a protected site, while keeping the plants dormant. These winterized perennials have a well-developed root system and offer a stronger head start to the next season.
Follow along as we put our perennials to bed for the winter and give you methods to do the same at home.
1. Greenhouse frames are covered with white plastic which maintains lower temps and less light.
2. Cut back the plants. Most plants are cut back to the crown. Cutting back the foliage reduces the potential for fungal disease when plants are covered. This also allows plants to store energy back to the roots.
3. Perennials are moved into the greenhouse. They are lined up pot to pot, helping with insulation. The greenhouse doors are kept open to ventilate and acclimatize the plants to lower temperatures.
4. Continue to water until hard freeze. Moisture will insulate the roots and prevent desiccation. Dry soil freezes more quickly and can damage the roots.
5. When temperatures dip below freezing, the first cover (shade cloth) is pulled over the plants. This layer decreases light, aerates, and continues the acclamation into dormancy.
6. Finally, when temperatures dip into the 20℉ or below, the last protective cover (white poly) is pulled over the plants and acts as an insulating layer moderating the temperature around the pots.
7. Uncovering in Spring. When temperatures start to rise, each cover is peeled back. As we start to see growth emerge, the final cover is removed, and the plants begin hardening off stage. We have a roughly 90% survival rate of plant material through this process, resulting in fuller pots and faster growth when planted in the garden bed.
This method is far from precise, yet we have a valuable return rate of our plant material. Throughout the many years of over wintering our perennials, we remain in awe of their resiliency and capacity for survival. We encourage anyone to keep their potted perennial plants and try to overwinter them for the following season. Check our list of at home methods on the last slide. #gethsemaneperennials
Nov 29
What can I plant in the fall? You can plant perennials, spring-blooming bulbs, trees, shrubs and roses through October.
What shouldn’t be planted? Tender plants like heat-loving annuals, tender tropicals, and summer-blooming bulbs should not be planted in the fall.
When should I plant in the fall? Planting 6 weeks before the first frost is ideal for best root growth. However, you can plant most plants, especially perennials, until the ground freezes. Be sure to thoroughly water your newly planted material until the frost. It is best to not let plants go into dormancy dry.
Do not prune or fertilize your plants after planting in the fall — this will encourage growth when your plants need to be ready for dormancy.
Don’t forget the mulch. We love snuggling up in blankets and quilts when the temperatures dip and so do our plants. 3-4 inches of mulch acts as insulation and can also provide an ideal environment for vigorous root growth. By putting mulch down after a hard frost, you will help stabilize the temperature of the soil right around freezing.
Quick Tip: Cut back, clean up and dispose of all plant material that was infected with powdery mildew, rust or other fungus problems, to help prevent a reintroduction of the problem next season. Leave healthy plant material up until spring to add winter interest, provide food for wildlife and help hold mulch. Call or stop in with questions! #gethsemaneperennials
Gethsemane Garden Center
📍5739 N. Clark St in Chicago
Oct 24
Spending a lovely afternoon in our Perennial Yard among all the blooming plants. Fall is a great time to add to your native gardens because it allows for plants’ roots to establish quickly and ensure new growth in Spring.
In order of appearance:
Anemone
Grasses
Ceratostigma C. plumbaginoides
Leucanthemum ‘Nippon’ Montauk Daisy
Aster
Solidago ‘Little Lemon’
Sedum
Perennial Geranium
Gentiana ‘True Blue’
Boston Ivy
#gethsemaneperennials
Oct 5
It’s finally here! Sweet Grass! We were lucky enough to be offered Sweet Grass this season, but supplies are limited so grab them fast!
Sweet Grass or Hierochloe ordorata is a native grass that is known for its aromatic vanilla-scented leaves. It`s a cool season grass that will emerge early from the ground and flower in May/June. It is used in ceremonies in North American Indigenous cultures to attract good spirits. When dried, you can braid or burn it as a ‘smudge’ for incense.
Sweet Grass loves full sun and rich, moist soil since it’s native to wetlands and prairies. It grows to be 2 ft. tall. This grass likes to spread through underground rhizomes and can be hard to remove once established. We recommend either planting it in a container or in a space where it can grow freely. #gethsemaneperennials
Jul 30
June 19th-25th is National Pollinator Week. We are seeing bees, butterflies, birds, and small mammals buzzing around the garden center. Here`s a sample of pollinator loving plants in our Perennial Yard available now!
In order of appearance:
Astrantia
Digitalis ‘Camelot Rose’
Aquilegia canadensis
Penstemon ‘Husker Red Beardtongue’
Butterfly Bush
Dianthus
Indian Pink Spigelia ‘Little Redhead’
Verbena ‘Bamption’
Geranium ‘Max Frei’
Yarrow
Additionally we have favorites like Aconitum, Agastache, Allium, Astilbe, Honeysuckle, Mountain Mint, Vernonia, Veronicastrum, Silphium, Sweet Coneflower, Wild Petunia, and Wild Quinine
#gethsemaneperennials #pollinators #pollinatorweek
Jun 20
Perennials Theme 2023: Man`s Best Friend 🌸🐶
Every year a new theme is featured in our Perennial Department. We love to incorporate art with our plants and love to inspire you to add more beauty to your outdoor space.
Last year’s theme incorporated Mid-century modern design, 2021: Art Nouveau stained glass, 2020: The Roaring ‘20s, 2019: Folk Art featuring handmade birdhouses, the list goes on! The color palette, themed elements, and decor are all revealed during our opening weekend in May. Until then, it’s kept a tight-lipped secret so it’s something many of our staff and regular perennial shoppers look forward to. Many items are one of kind, being handmade and painted by the perennials team themselves!
#gethsemaneperennials #mansbestfriend
Jun 17
Plant Feature-Clematis
These blooming, vining perennials are
our favorite addition to any garden. Clematis flowers are diverse
in color, shape, and size with blooms ranging from petit to grand. Blooming
times vary from early spring to late summer. Most of the time you see clematis
beautifully vining on a trellis, but we also have shrub varieties available.
☀️Prefers full sun but does great in partial sun.
💧Prefers to be in moist, well draining soil.
Pro Tip: when you are shopping for clematis, be sure to ask about their blooming and pruning schedule so you’ll know what steps to take for the best blooms.
#gethsemaneperennials #clematis
May 17
Take advantage of this sun shining weather and start planting your perennials. Some of our favorites to plant this time of year are #clematis, #peonies, #hostas, #bostonivy, #lonicera, #grasses, and #astilbe . We have a vast selection of plants that thrive in the shade and the sun, climb up tall or cover your ground. While we love blooming flowers in the spring, we have perennials that will bloom in all the different seasons. Stop in and talk to our wonderful and knowledgeable Perennial staff to start planning your perennial garden today. #gethsemaneperennials
May 10
Follow Katy through our perennials yard as she shows us her favorite that you can plant this spring.
Features plants:
Mertensia virginica
Stylophorum diphyllum
Honeysuckle ‘Goldflame’
Erigeron ‘Profusion’
Hellebore ‘Molly White’
Polemonium ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Hosta ‘Fire Island’
Dicentra eximia
#gethsemaneperennials
Apr 20
Fall planting is so important for Spring blooms! Read below for tips from gethsemanegardencenter 🌻
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Happy Fall Planting!
Fall is an ideal time to plant perennials, spring blooming bulbs, trees, shrubs and roses.
Planting 6 weeks before the first frost is ideal but, really you could plant until the ground freezes.
Plants in the fall and winter will spend more of their initial energy rooting resulting in stronger and hardier plants.
Just remember to fully water your newly planted fall garden. Cooler temperatures hold water more efficiently and you don’t want your plants to go into dormancy dry. Water through October or until the first frost.
Do not prune or fertilize your plants after planting since this will encourage growth when your plants need to be ready for dormancy.
Don’t forget to mulch. 3-4 inches of mulch acts as insulation for the plants roots.This will also help stabilize the temperature of the soil through the winter months.
Stop by and see what Fall beauty we have in store.
#fallplanting #fallplantingseason #leaveschanging #autumnvibes #gethsemaneperennials #gethsemanetrees
Oct 28
Last Call for Perennials! Our Perennials Yard closes this Sunday, October 30th. Plant native grasses, Echinacea, Black-Eyed Susans, Asters, Hostas, Ferns, and more before the ground freezes.
Now is a great time to plant perennials to get a head start on spring. Fall temperatures are optimum for plants and gardens. Plants will be able to concentrate on root growth rather than foliage production. Continue to monitor watering of newly planted perennials during October. If the days are warm and rains infrequent, supplemental watering may still be necessary.
Quick Tip: Cut back, clean up and dispose of all plant material that was infected with powdery mildew, rust or other fungus problems, to help prevent a reintroduction of the problem next season. Leave healthy plant material up until spring to add winter interest, provide food for wildlife and help hold mulch. Call or stop in with questions! #gethsemaneperennials
Oct 27
Happy Fall Planting!
Fall is an ideal time to plant perennials, spring blooming bulbs, trees, shrubs and roses.
Planting 6 weeks before the first frost is ideal but, really you could plant until the ground freezes.
Plants in the fall and winter will spend more of their initial energy rooting resulting in stronger and hardier plants.
Just remember to fully water your newly planted fall garden. Cooler temperatures hold water more efficiently and you don’t want your plants to go into dormancy dry. Water through October or until the first frost.
Do not prune or fertilize your plants after planting since this will encourage growth when your plants need to be ready for dormancy.
Don’t forget to mulch. 3-4 inches of mulch acts as insulation for the plants roots.This will also help stabilize the temperature of the soil through the winter months.
Stop by and see what Fall beauty we have in store.
#fallplanting #fallplantingseason #leaveschanging #autumnvibes #gethsemaneperennials #gethsemanetrees
Oct 7
