Spring Means Planting

4 Spring/Summer 201 FREE Lookbook

Garden Treasures Exclusive Varieties for 2014 Blooms for a Cure™ Proven Winners Impatiens Solutions

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It’s time to get growing!

• Award winning and Premium varieties. • Exceptional garden performance. • Selected for success. • Wide assortment of Annuals, Perennials & Shrubs. • Canadian grown.

At Lowe’s, we know you can’t wait to start planting, and with our exclusive Garden Treasures selection of Premium Annuals, Perennials and Shrubs, you can make all kinds of beautiful possibilities bloom. Our wide assortment of awardwinning and premium varieties make gardening easy and more rewarding. Everything in our nursery has been thoroughly tested and carefully selected for your area’s growing conditions. We guarantee your satisfaction.

Osteospermum “Blue Zion”

See our in-store plant tags for care instructions or visit www.lowes.ca/plants and enter your code: L3114 in our ‘plant tag code look up’ field.

NEW exclusive colour FOR 2014

The first true blue available! The Osteospermum is a daisy like flower with show-stopping appeal. Loves cooler temperatures so you can enjoy all season long; spring to fall. Plant in beds, containers, baskets. Also makes a great cut flower. Hand-picked for you, choose from two different combinations in our new Leonardo Square Planter featuring our new Osteo: Zen and Caribbean mixes.

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Found in 1 Gallon Assortment. Item #588153. Zen and Caribbean Mixes available in Leonardo Square Planter. #16334. Available in all stores early May. While quantities last. Plant tag code: L26092.

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Dalaya Shari This exotic bi-colour dahlia is going to grab your attention. Not only for its beauty, but its performance. Enjoy non-stop vibrant blooms spring to fall. Makes an excellent centrepiece in your planters and beds. Found in 1 Gallon Garden Treasures Dahlia. Item #588167. Available Mother’s Day weekend. While quantities last. Plant tag code: L26381.

We’ve accessorized hanging baskets! Our new ‘Bling Basket’ adds a new level of design to your outdoor space. Partnered with the bloom power of calibrachoa, these baskets shine. Pick Mom’s favourite colour! Four beaded options available with coordinating plant combinations.

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Great gift for Mom! Striking shades of pink combined with superior garden performance, promises lasting results. Mix includes: Petunia, Verbena and Calibrachoa.

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Wild Rose Samba Mix Found in 11" Bling Hanging Basket. Item #587860. Available in all stores Mother’s Day weekend. While quantities last. Plant tag code: L17603.

Found in 12" Garden Treasures Coco Hanging Basket. Item #588168, Coco Wall Planter. Item #458167 and Small Ready Refill. Item #588181. Available in all stores Mother’s Day weekend. While quantities last. Plant tag code: L25369.

Perennials Garden Treasure varieties selected for their outstanding performance in the garden. New and all-time favourites for sun and shade. Available in three different container sizes to suit your gardening needs.

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4.7" Perennial – Echinacea Cheyenne Spirit

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See in-store for full assortment of Garden Treasures Perennials. 4.7" – Item #387448 and 1 Gallon – Item #99556 available early May. New 2 Gallon – Lupin, Item #589169; Delphinium, Item #589170; Foxglove, Item #589171. Available in-store early June. See individual plant tags for care and maintenance.

Goji Berry

• Selected for their outstanding garden performance. • Tried and true varieties. • Extremely hardy and easy to maintain. • Varieties available for sun and shade. • Grown in Canada, in full size 2 gallon pots.

NEW FOR 2014

The Goji Berry is the next big trend in the world of healthy-eating. This “super-fruit” is packed with antioxidants which are known for boosting the immune system, normalizing blood pressure, improving skin tone

and aid in preventing cancer. The royal purple flowers give way to sweet red berries that start to fruit in the late summer. This plant is not only hardy, it self-pollinates, is easy to grow and hard not to eat! Full to partial sun required.

Tip – train it against a sunny wall for improved fruiting. Found in 2 gallon Garden Treasures Shrub series. Item #589196. Available in-store end of May. While quantities last. Plant tag code: L26004.

Customer Favourite Fire & Ice Hydrangea Produces flower clusters that open cream in early spring, mature to pink by mid-summer and deepen to burgundy red in late summer to fall. Item #387423. Available Victoria Day weekend. Zone 3. Plant Code Tag: L24328. See in-store for our full collection of 2 Gallon Garden Treasures Shrubs.

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Lowe’s offers a one-year guarantee on all perennials, roses, shrubs and trees. To redeem the guarantee; return the plant, as well as the original register receipt within the year time-frame and exchange for a new plant, free of charge.

Tip Remove dead flower heads at the base of the stem and use fertilizer to encourage flowering.

Gerbera Daisy NEW exclusive colour FOR 2014

A range of bicolour flowers in rose, pink and magenta shades create an impressive display. Gerbera daisies are so perfect they hardly look real!

Enjoy in container gardens and landscapes. If cut, the flowers will last for a week or more, making them a favourite for fresh-flower bouquets.

Found in 4.7" Garden Treasures Gerbera Daisy. Item #588175. 12" Colour Bowl. Item #588159. Available early June. While quantities last. Plant tag code: L12162.

Take a walk on the wild side with our new animal print planters! Extend fashion to your landscape. New for 2014

12" Zebra Print Planter This new custom foam molded planter is lightweight. The glazed finish adds tremendous depth to its design. Two exotic colour co-ordinated mixes to choose from that are exclusive to this planter. Item #587998. Available in all stores mid-May. Also available in tropical mixes starting in June. Item #587999.

14.5" Alligator Printed Planter Make a statement with vibrant reds, bold purples, or our new black and white combo! All exclusive to this planter! Item #587866. Available in all stores Mother’s Day. Also available in tropical mixes starting in June. Item #587867.

10" Premium Combo Hanging Baskets Great gift for Mom for Mother’s Day!

New for 2014

Check out our eye catching premium combo baskets. From bold colour arrangements like our coral petunia and golden bidens mix basket, to pretty pinks, and relaxing purples. These mixes will thrive in the sun and give your space a burst of life. Sure to impress your friends and neighbours with their non-stop blooming performance. See in-store for our full assortment. Available in 10" Premium Combo Hanging Basket. Item #587859. Available early May. Plant tag code: L20461.

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Wave Petunias

• Spreading petunias.

Embellish with the everflowing wave petunia.

• One of the most successful brands ever introduced.

This sun-loving classic will fill your beds, cascade down any planter, basket or flower box, making it look fresh and full in no time.

• Covered in 2" blooms that can grow up to 4 ft in just a few weeks.

2014 is the year of the petunia!

• Lots of colour choice. • More heat-resistant, cold-tolerant, and disease resistant. • Easy to grow and maintain. • Uses: groundcover, beds, baskets, and containers.  • Their versatility and performance make them an excellent choice for planting.

New pot size for 2014 – 4" Wave Petunias.

6-Pack Wave Petunia

The perfect size for your container gardens and small beds.

Item #588165. Available in-store May.

Item #587858. Available in-store Victoria Day.

Ideal for beds, borders and baskets.

With the purchase of any Blooms for a Cure™ plant, Lowe’s will donate $1 on your behalf to help find a cure. Visit bcsc.ca or lowes.ca. • Choose from assorted shades of pretty pink flowers providing beautiful long-lasting colour in your landscape for a really great cause. • Cold tolerant varieties make them excellent choices for early Spring planting and will provide continuous blooms throughout the Summer and well into the Autumn season.

Last year, on behalf of our Lowe’s customers, we donated $17,500 in support of finding a cure for cancer.

• Varieties include: Geranium, Dahlia, Calibrachoa (new for 2014), Petunia (new for 2014) and Verbena (new for 2014).

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Found in our new 4.7" Pot. Item #587970. See individual plant tags in-store for care and maintenance. Available early May. While quantities last.

Our White Rio is back! What we like to call the super plant. This series of dipladenia has the appearance of a tropical plant, but all the properties of an outdoor annual. It’s a must try!

• Compact plants with beautiful trumpet-shaped blooms.

10" Rio Dipladenia Hanging Basket. Item #348789.

1 quart Rio Dipladenia. Item #278680

13" Tropical Planter. Item #348663.

• Low maintenance. • Drought and heat tolerant. • Continuous blooms all summer long.

Also available in shades of pink and red.

See in-store for our full collection. Available May to July. Plant tag code (white): L26124.

NEW FOR 2014

Ready Refills 10" Medium Tropical Ready Refill There are several easy ways to use Ready Refills. 1. Refill your existing planter. 2. Place into a new planter. 3. Plant in your landscape.

Easy care!

Fertilize and water regularly for best results. Ready Refills take the work out of gardening and save you time.

See in-store for our full line of ‘Ready Refills’ in small (8"), medium (10") and large (12") sizes. Many different plant and colour combinations to choose from. Available May to June. Items #588181 (small), #588158 (medium) and #588157 (large).

Proven Winners Each plant is tried and tested and must live up to the following attributes to carry the Proven Winners name: • Easy to grow and care for. • Covered with blooms. • Bright and colourful. NEW FOR 2014

Bloomerang® Dark Purple Bloomerang® lilacs are two-timers – and that’s a wonderful thing! They bloom in spring like traditional lilacs, then rebloom from mid-summer through fall. Dark Purple is bigger than the original Bloomerang® Purple lilac, and has larger, more rounded fluoresences. This is a strong grower, and will add beauty and fragrance to gardens from spring to fall. Bloomerang® Dark Purple: 2 Gallon container. Item #589199. The original Bloomerang® Lilac is also available again this spring: 8"container. Item #399233 (West) and 2 Gallon container. Item #351436 (Ontario).

• All-season bloomers. • Disease free.

Hanging Basket and Planter Mixes NEW FOR 2014

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4.25" Pot Ideal for creating your own baskets, planters and also great in beds. Each variety we offer has been carefully chosen for their uniqueness, top performance or are new for 2014. Varieties shown from our 4.25" assortment – Vanilla Butterfly, Superbells Lemon Slice and Supertunia Royal Velvet.

11 Different varieties and colours to choose from. See in-store for full assortment. All Proven Winners available in-store May.

Canadian Grown Shrubs We offer a wide selection of flowering and ornamental varieties of shrubs that will add beauty to your garden in any season.

All of our shrubs are Canadian grown in full size 2 gallon containers that offer a more established root system to ensure success after planting. Plants may be planted all season long. Choose from new and all-time favourites. Available for sun, shade, fragrance and varied soil conditions. See in-store for our full assortment of 2 gallon shrubs. Available April to June. Varieties shown from L to R: ‘Miss Kim’ Lilac – Item #50174. ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea – Item #166385. ‘Goldmound’ Spirea – Item #53807.

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No garden is complete without roses. They offer beauty, fragrance, make great cut flowers and are easy to grow. Choose from white, pink, yellow, red and many more colours in the varieties below. Available in-store end of April. 2 Gallon container size, Item #13869.

All of our shade trees are container grown. Container grown trees offer the benefits of easy planting and ensured success for the tree once planted. Plant them anytime of the year, even during the hot summer months. They will grow vigorously without transplant shock.

Available in 7 gallon and 15 gallon containers: • Maple, Birch, Oak and Linden. • We carry varieties suitable for all Canadian gardening zones. See in-store for our full selection. Varieties may vary by store. Available in-store end of April. Not available in our British Columbia store.

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• Trees cut down on noise pollution. • Lower air-conditioner costs in summer. • Absorb atmospheric pollutants and provide clean healthy air to breathe. • Provide food and shelter for wild life. • Stabilize soil to prevent erosion.

Edibles

You don’t need a big yard to enjoy growing your own vegetables and herbs. Tips for small space vegetable & herb gardening (See in-store for our wide assortment of vegetables and herb varieties): 1. Use containers, they take up less space. 2. Grow Up, pick plants that can be staked or trellised (tomatoes, squash, beans, etc.). This also allows you to grow others at the base. 3. Choose plants with a large yield like tomatoes and cucumbers.   4. Grow plants that have more than one purpose. 5. Mix plants that will benefit from each other (companion planting). Mix full sun varieties like tomatoes with crops that can tolerate some shade like parsley and chard (all cool season crops). 

Starting from the back step – The 1st planter has Pepper and Thyme, 2nd has Rosemary, Basil and Petunia, 3rd has Parsley and the last planter has Marigold.

KALE – New vegetable variety for 2014! NEW FOR 2014

A diamond in a green ruffage! An excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins A, C and K, Fibre, Calcium, Iron and more. This superfood is packed with health benefits and will change up your diet.

6. Interplant fast-growers such as radishes and peas with your warmer crops that are slow growing like peppers or tomatoes. 7.  Practise succession planting. Planting the same crop every few weeks (ie. lettuce). If you start a new planter every 2-3 weeks you will have enough lettuce to last you all summer.

Fruit Trees • Our high-quality fruit trees are selected strains of certified virus free plants and most varieties will produce fruit by the second year.

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• All fruit trees need to be planted in full sun. Kale

Available in our 6-Pack Bonnie Vegetable. Item #348792 (Ontario) or our 6-Pack Vegetable. Item #349471 (British Columbia, Alberta & Saskatchewan). Available in May.

• See in-store for full selection of single fruit or specialty 4 in 1 and espalier options. • 5 gallon container grown. • For best results, we suggest planting two varieties of the same fruit to guarantee cross-pollination. In-store end of April. While quantities last. Not available in our British Columbia location.

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Green Path Perennials Looking for perennials that can handle foot traffic? Just look for our Lowe’s exclusive GreenPath brand of perennials. • They’re hardy, drought tolerant low-maintenance resilient plants.

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Clematis One of the most popular flowering vines! Jackmanaii

Clematis are the aristocrat of climbers. Their rich hues and varied bloom times enable the gardener to have masses of bloom from late spring to fall. The beautiful and colourful blossoms that often change colour, will compliment any arbour, fence, wall or other vertical surface. Clematis will enrich any

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garden no matter how large or small. We offer many colours from white, shades of pinks, purples and more. Hardy to zone 3. Available in 1 Gallon container. Item #10778. Available early May. See in-store for full selection.

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“Capri” Canna Lily

Our new and exclusive line of Canna lilies will make a statement in your beds this summer. These ever blooming canna lilies are available in shades of orange, yellow, white and red.  The combination of striking blooms and extra large leaves will make a statement in your landscape this summer!

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Exceptional Value – you won’t find a similar plant at a better price. All season fabulous. Available in 1 Gallon ‘Capri’ Canna Lily. Item #458161. Available in June.

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Living Wall Art! Incorporates design and innovation!  Our living wall planter is aluminum lined with a coco cover, surrounded by a zinc frame. Filled with 6 popular succulent varieties, blended together to create a unique picture that will transform your walls into a living gallery. Extremely easy to care for with low water requirements, makes succulents an ideal choice to bring green life to your space. Living Wall Planter. Item #587861. Available in all stores end of May. Plant tag code: L23101. Planter not sold separately.

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Keep it Green! Recycle your used plastic pots, trays and tags. Just drop them off at our Garden Centre.

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Your Success is Our Success Where are my Impatiens? At Lowe’s, we CARE about your gardening success. That is why for 2014 we will not be offering the ever popular walleriana impatiens, best known as shade impatiens, in our garden centres.

This particular plant is susceptible to an airborne disease known as ‘Downy Mildew’ which results in full crop failure. This may not be realized until the summer, cutting your garden short. We have many great alternatives bred for disease-resistance to ensure your success.

Alternatives:

Sunpatiens The closest relative to your shade impatiens, but better! Similar in flower and leaf shape, these plants perform well in both shade and sun. They have a wide range of colour options, but perhaps the best thing about them is the value. One of these plants covers the same area as 14 shade impatiens.

Available in our NEW 6-pk Sunpatiens. Item #587857. Look for the gold pack exclusive to us. Available in-store Victoria Day Weekend. Plant tag code: L21670.

Kong Coleus “Lime Spirit” The King of Coleus

New Guinea Impatiens and Begonia Premium plants for better results. These varieties are low maintenance, easy to grow, and provide all season colour. Use in beds, borders, and containers. Available in 4.7" Garden Treasures New Guinea. Item #588173. Plant tag code: L3080. Available in 6-Pack Begonia. Item #588160. Plant tag code: L6589. Both available in May.

With leaves that grow big enough to cover your face, the Kong series adds drama to any shady spot desperately in need of some colour. Coleus are known and loved for their foliage. Kong makes an eyecatching choice for large containers and landscapes. In combination planters, they grow best on the outside of the container. Found in 8" Annual Assortment. Item #588152. Available Father’s Day Weekend. While quantities last. Plant tag code: L2567.

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Tip Remove the flower shoots to maintain a robust, bushy plant.

This Lookbook offers just a small sample of what we have in-store for you this season. Visit a Lowe’s Garden Centre to experience our full selection of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and edibles. From the healthiest plants to trusted brands like our exclusive Garden Treasures line, we have everything you could possibly need to get growing. Plus, you’ll also find exceptional service and helpful advice from our knowledgeable Garden Centre associates. Whether you’re new to gardening or more experienced, we’re here to help you make beautiful possibilities bloom!

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