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Wave Petunias, Proven Winners, Proven Selections, Geraniums, King Coleus and other Annuals

Aurora Il Florist, Greenhouse and Garden CenterMake a big splash with just a little cash by growing colorful annuals.  Schaefer’s Garden Center grows thousands of annuals each year.  Annuals are a great bargain.  You can grow a colorful garden of blooms from May through the first frost for a very small investment.  Annuals grow in petite, squat, thick, tall, thin and feathery forms in a rainbow of colors. 

Come into Schaefer’s and see the full selection of annuals. Schaefer's is located at the corner of Route 31 and Aucutt Road in Montgomery, just south of Aurora, IL. We're located in Montgomery IL, just minutes away from Naperville, Oswego, Yorkville, Aurora, Yorkville, Bristol, Sugar Grove and North Aurora; 20 minutes south of Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles; about half an hour west of suburbs like Oak Brook and Hinsdale and less than an hour from downtown Chicago. Come see one of the largest and most beautiful selections of Annuals in the Chicagoland area.

Geraniums

Ride The Wave® Petunias

You’ll find a great selection of Wave® Petunias at Schaefer Greenhouses.  Popular with gardeners because they provide a huge impact in the garden; they are easy to grow, require low maintenance and are perfect for a variety of uses.  Wave® Petunias grow well in containers, a good choice for pots and window boxes as well as hanging baskets; and provide a colorful groundcover for landscapes and flower beds.  Look for the bright pink packaging.  Choose a Wave® that is right for your needs.

The Original Wave®

Easy Wave®

Tidal Wave®

Proven Winners® & Proven Selections®

Schaefer’s grows a full selection of Proven Winners® and Proven Selections® for your garden planting.  Proven Winners® is a leading brand of high quality flowering plants.

These varieties have been selected under the highest standards for their unique beauty and top performance.  They are unsurpassed in terms of flowering, growth habit and garden performance.  Proven Selections® is a brand of regional favorite varieties that compliment the Proven Winners®.  These brands can be mixed and matched in garden pots and plantings with beautiful results.  Look for the special Proven Winners® and Proven Selections® labels and pots to identify these Schaefer favorites!

Proven Winner Hanging Baskets

All of the following varieties are available in a 4.5" pot for $4.29. Buy 10 or more for $3.99 each.

BRAND NAME VARIETY DESCRIPTION Height Sun
Partial
Shade
Proven Selections Abutilon Melon Sorbet Unique orange 5-petaled flower 10"-14"
X
X
Proven Winner Ageratum Artist ™ Alto Blue  Compact, uniformly mounding, drought tolerant  12"-18" 
X
X
Proven Winner Ageratum Artist ™ Blue  Compact, uniformly mounding, drought tolerant  7"-9"
X
X
Proven Winner Ageratum Artist ™ Purple Compact, uniformly mounding, drought tolerant  7"-9"
X
X
Proven Selections Anagallis Wildcat™ Blue Compact, large blue flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Selections Anagallis Wildcat™ Orange Compact, large orange flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Angelonia Angelface ® Blue Strong upright stems, excellent cut flower, fragrant 12"-19"
X
Proven Winner Angelonia Angelface ® Blue Bicolor Strong upright stems, excellent cut flower, fragrant 12"-19"
X
Proven Winner Angelonia Angelface ® Dresden Blue Strong upright stems, excellent cut flower, fragrant 12"-19"
X
Proven Winner Angelonia Angelface ® Pink Strong upright stems, excellent cut flower, fragrant 12"-19"
X
Proven Winner Angelonia Angelface ® White Strong upright stems, excellent cut flower, fragrant 12"-19"
X
Proven Winner Argranthemum Butterfly ™ (Yellow) Best daisy available, blooms early spring - fall 12"-18"
X
Proven Winner Argranthemum Vanilla Butterfly Yellow throat fading to white, outstanding performer 12"-18"
X
Proven Winner Bacopa Cabana White Pikmin Magnificent trailing/creeping habit, petite flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Bacopa Cabana Trailing Blue Magnificent trailing/creeping habit, petite flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Brachteantha Sundaze ™ Flame Continuous bicolored red orange blooms 10"-14"
X
Proven Winner Brachteantha Sundaze ™ Golden Beauty ® Continuous yellow double blooms, compact mounding habit 10"-14"
X
Proven Winner Brachteantha Sundaze ™ White White with yellow center, compact mounding 10"-14"
X
Proven Selections Brachyscome Toucan Tango Dainty blue flowers/yellow centers, contiuous bloom 9"-12"
X
Proven Selections Calibrachoa Million Bells® Cherry Pink Profuse, small petunia-like bloom, upright cascading 8"-12"
X
Proven Selections Calibrachoa Million Bells® Yellow Profuse, small petunia-like bloom, upright cascading 8"-12"
X
Proven Winner Calibrachoa Superbells ™ Blue Continuous mass of small petunia-like flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Calibrachoa Superbells ™ Light Pink Continuous mass of small petunia-like flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Calibrachoa Superbells ™ Peach Continuous mass of small petunia-like flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Calibrachoa Superbells ™ Pink Continuous mass of small petunia-like flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Calibrachoa Superbells ™ Pink Kiss Continuous mass of small petunia-like flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Calibrachoa Superbells ™ Red Continuous mass of small petunia-like flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Calibrachoa Superbells ™ Tequila Continuous mass of small petunia-like flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Calibrachoa Superbells ™ White Continuous mass of small petunia-like flowers 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Selections Cuphea Lavender Lace Delicate clusters mid-purple flowers on shiny foliage10"-12"
X
Proven Winner Diascia Flying Colors ™ Coral Profuse blooms spring - fall, sturdy, compact habit 7"-14"
X
Proven Winner Diascia Flying Colors ™ Trailing Red Profuse blooms spring - fall, trailing 6"-10"
X
Proven Selections Diascia Little Charmer Profuse pink flowers, heat tolerant 6"-10"
X
Proven Winner Euphorbia Diamond Frost ™ Delicate white bloom, drought & heat tolerant 10"-14"
X
X
Proven Selections Evolvulus Hawaiian Blue Eyes Ocean-blue flowers all season, trailing 8"-12"
Proven Selections Felicia Cape Town Blue True blue mass of daisy blooms, heat tolerant 10"-14"
X
X
Proven Selections Fuchsia Shadow Dancer ® Betty Profuse, dainty, bright single blooms- upright habit 8"-10"
X
Proven Selections Fuchsia Shadow Dancer ® Marcia Profuse, dainty, bright single blooms- upright habit 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Gaura Karalee Petite Pink Bright pink flower, var foliage, all summer, heat tolerant 8"-12"
X
Proven Selections Helichrysum Icicles Compact silvery textured foliage 10"-12"
X
X
Proven Selections Helichrysum Lemon Licorice Pale chartreuse, velvety-soft foliage 8"-12"
X
X
Proven Selections Helichrysum White Licorice Elegant silver-frosted foliage, vigorous growth 8"-12"
X
X
Proven Selections Heliotrope Atlantis Very fragrant, deep purple blooms 12"-16"
X
Proven Selections Heuchera Amber Waves Stunning ruffled, amber-gold foliage 8"-12"
X
X
Proven Selections Heuchera Purple Petticoats Frilly, ruffled purple foliage 8"-12"
X
X
Proven Selections Ipomoea Blackie Dark purple cascading foliage, vigorous  8"-10"
X
X
Proven Selections Lantana Tropical Fruit Multicolored blooms all season, heat & drought tolerant 18"-24"
X
Proven Selections Lobelia Compact Royal Jewels Rich, royal blue flowers, compact growth habit 12"-14"
X
X
Proven Winner Lobelia Laguna ™ Sky Blue Sky blue color, cascading, easy care 8"-12"
X
X
Proven Winner Lobelia Laguna ™ White White, cascading, easy care 8"-10"
Proven Selections Lysimachia Goldilocks Round, bright golden green foliage, low creeping 1"-2"
X
X
Proven Winner Nemesia Blue Bird Mini snapdragon-like bloom, top seller 10"-12"
X
X
Proven Winner Nemesia Compact Innocense Mini snapdragon-like white bloom, lilac-like fragrance 10"-12"
X
X
Proven Winner Nemesia Sunsatia™ Banana Mini snapdragon-like soft yellow blooms 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Nemesia Sunsatia ™ Cranberry Mini snapdragon-like red bloom, top seller 8"-14"
X
X
Proven Winner Nemesia Sunsatia ™ Lemon Mini snapdragon-like bright yellow, top seller 8"-14"
X
X
Proven Winner Nemesia Sunsatia ™ Mango Mini snapdragon-like multicolored blooms 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Nemesia Sunsatia ™ Raspberry Mini snapdragon-like raspberry pink blooms 6"-10"
X
X
Proven Selections Nierembergia Blue Eyes Flashy blue-eyed white flower, blooms all season 8"-10"
X
X
Proven Winner Osteospermum Symphony ™ Lemon Colorful with dark blue center, blooms all season 8"-12"
X
Proven Winner Osteospermum Symphony ™ Orange Colorful with dark blue center, blooms all season 8"-12"
X
Proven Winner Osteospermum Symphony ™ Peach Colorful with dark blue center, blooms all season 8"-12"
X
Proven Winner Osteospermum Soprano ™ Purple Intense color, compact, heat tolerant 6"-10"
X
Proven Winner Osteospermum Soprano ™ Lilac Spoon Intense color, compact, heat tolerant 6"-10"
X
Proven Winner Oxalis Charmed Velvet Velvety, black shamrock, delicate blushed flowers 12"-16"
X
Proven Winner Oxalis Charmed Wine Violet shamrock leaves, delicate blushed flowers 12"-16"
X
Proven Winner Penstemon Lilliput ™ Rose Rose pink bells, long blooming, landscape & container 10"-14"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia® Blushing Princess Vigorous trailing light pink blooms, easy care 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia® Bordeaux Vigorous trailing multicolor lavender/purple throat  8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia® Double Dark Blue Vigorous trailing double blue blooms, easy care 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia® Double Pink Veined Vigorous trailing double muli-colored-pink blooms,  8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia ® Lavender Pink Vigorous trailing brilliant pink blooms, easy care 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia ® Lemon Plume Yellow throat, slightly more upright & mounding 10"-14"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia® Mini Appleblossom Prolific 1-1.5" flowers, ideal for baskets & pots 8"-12"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia ® Mini Blue Prolific 1-1.5" flowers, ideal for baskets & pots 8"-12"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia ® Mini Blue Veined Prolific 1-1.5" bi-color flowers, ideal for baskets & pots 8"-12"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia ® Mini Bright Pink Prolific 1-1.5" flowers, ideal for baskets & pots 8"-12"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia ® Mini Purple Prolific 1-1.5" flowers, ideal for baskets & pots 8"-12"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia ® Mini Strawberry Pink Prolific 1-1.5" flowers, ideal for baskets & pots 8"-12"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia® Priscilla Vigorous trailing, double lavender bi-color blooms 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia® Red Vigorous trailing red blooms, easy care 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia® Royal Velvet Vigorous trailing brilliant purple blooms, easy care 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia® Vista Bubblegum Vigorous trailing, pink blooms, easy care 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Petunia Supertunia® White Vigorous trailing white blooms, easy care 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Phlox Intensia ® Lavender Glow Lavender bloom with white throat, heat tolerant 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Phlox Intensia ® Neon Pink Deep pink, free flowering 8"-10"
X
Proven Winner Scaevola New Wonder ® Continuous blue blooms, top seller 10"-14"
X
Proven Winner Scaevola Whirlwind White ™ Heat & drought tolerant 8"-12"
X
Proven Selections Schizanthus Treasure Trove Bicolor Unique flower called "Butterfly Flower" 8"-12"
X
X
Proven Selections Strobilanthus Persian Shield Shaded dark burgundy, multicolored upright foliage 18"-36"
X
X
Proven Winner Torenia Catalina ™ Midnight Blue Continuous bloom, low maintenance 6"-10"
X
Proven Winner Torenia Catalina ™ Pink Continuous bloom, low maintenance 6"-10"
X
Proven Winner Torenia Catalina ™ Violet Flare Continuous bloom, low maintenance 6"-10"
X
Proven Winner Verbena Babylon ® Blue Vibrant color, thrives in heat & sun 5"-8"
X
Proven Winner Verbena Babylon ® Deep Pink Vibrant color, thrives in heat & sun 5"-8"
X
Proven Winner Verbena Tukana® Scarlet Large flowers, dense mounding habit 5"-8"
X
Proven Winner Verbena Tukana® White Large flowers, dense mounding habit 5"-8"
X
Proven Selections Vinca Vine Wojo's Jem Compact vinca with striking variegation, 6"trailing
X

Kong Coleus

This exciting new series of coleus is definitely an attention getter! Kong Coleus features extremely large leaves and unique colorful patterned foliage. It grows to a height of 18"-22", making it ideal for large containers and landscapes. They prefer full shade for best performance, plant with other shade-loving anuuals and perennials for an impressive garden! Kong Coleus available in several colors in 6" pots for $5.99 each.

Annuals Available at Schaefer's Garden Center

Following is a complete list of annuals that are available in Schaefer's Garden Center. Also included is a description of each variety, the colors available, the height that the annual will attain as well as whether the product is best suited for sun, partial sun or shade. All products are available in 4-paks for $2.59 and trays of 32 for $18.99 (see above for Kong Coleus pricing).

VARIETY COLOR & DESCRIPTION
SUN
PARTIAL
SHADE
 HEIGHT
AGERATUM Blue
X
 
 
 6-8”
ALTERNANTHERIA Purple foliage
 
X
 
 15-20”
ALGELONIA Purple, White, Mix
X
X
 
 10-12”
ALYSSUM White, Purple, Mix
X
X
 
 4-5”
BEGONIA (Wax) Red, Pink, Rose, White, Bi-Color
X
X
 
 10”
BROWALLIA Blue
 
 
X
 10-12”
CELOSIA “Cockscomb Type” Amigo Mix
X
 
 
  
CELOSIA “Kimono” Red, Cherry, Yellow
X
 
 
 6-8”
CELOSIA “Fresh Look” Red, Yellow, Orange, Mix
X
 
 
 12-14”
CLEOME “Sparkler Mix” Rose
X
 
 
 30-36”
COLEUS “Wizard Mix” 
 
 
X
 12”
COLEUS “Kong Series” Red, Rose, Mosaic, Orange, Yellow
 
X
 
 20-24”
COSMOS “Sonata Mix
X
 
 
 20-24”
DAHLIA “Figaro Series” Mixed colors
X
 
 
 12-14” 
DIANTHUS “Parfait”  Cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry
X
 
 
 8”
DIANTHUS “Telstar” Pink, Purple, Scarlet, Mix
X
 
 
 8”
DUSTY MILLER “Silver Dust”
X
 
 
 10”
GAZANIA “Daybreak Series” Orange, Yellow, White,  Mix
X
 
 
 8”
GOMPHRENA “Buddy Series” Purple, Rose
X
 
 
 10-12”
IMPATIENS “SuperElfin Series”  Apricot, Coral, D.Pink, Lavender, Magenta, Orange, Red, Lt. Pink, Violet, White, Salmon, Mix
 
 
X
 8-12”
LOBELIA “Moon Series”  Blue, Dk. Blue, Lt.Blue, Rose
 
 
X
 6-8”
MARIGOLD “Disco” Single Flowers – Flame, Yellow Bi-color, Red, Orange Mix
X
 
 
 8-10”
MARIGOLD “Bonanza Series” Double Flowers – Gold-yellow, Gold-Bronze, Orange, Yellow, Mix
X
 
 
 10-12”
MARIGOLD “Antiqua Series” Large Flowers – Orange, Yellow, Mix
X
 
 
 12-14”
MARIGOLD “Perfection Series” Large Flowers – Orange, Yellow, Mix
X
 
 
 20-24”
MARIGOLD “Sweet Cream” White
X
 
 
 16-18”
NICOTIANA “Saratoga Series” Mixed colors
X
 
 
 12”
NIREMBERGIA White, Purple
X
X
 
 6-8”
PANSY “Delta Series” Blotched, clear color
X
X
 
 6-8”
PANSY “Colossus Series” 4” Flowers Blotched colors
X
X
 
 6-8”
PENTAS “New Look Series” Red, Pink, Violet
X
 
 
 12-14”
PETUNIAS “Fantasy Series” Blue, Red, Pink, Mix
X
 
 
 6-8”
PETUNIAS “Grandiflora Ultra Series” 3-4” Flower - Blue, Blue Star, Burgundy, Crimson Star, Lilac, Mix, Pink, Red,  Red Star, Rose, Sky Blue, White
X
 
 
 12-14”
PETUNIAS “Multiflora Hurrah Series” Blue, Blue Veined, Coral, Mix, Pink, Plum, Red, Red Star, White, Yellow
X
 
 
 9”
PETUNIAS “Wave Series” Spreading – Purple, Blue, Lavender
X
 
 
 4-6”
PETUNIAS “Easy Wave” Mounding – Red, Pink, Blue, White, Rosey Dawn;  Doubles – Blue, Purple, Red, Soft Pink, Mix White
X
 
 
 8-12”
PORTULACA Moss Rose -  Assorted colors
X
 
 
 4”
SALVIA “Salvador Series”  Red, Purple, Mix, Victoria Blue
X
X
 
 18-20”
SNAPDRAGON “Montego Series” Pink, Red, Yellow, Mix
X
 
 
 8-10”
SNAPDRAGON “Crown Series” Red, Violet, Mauve, Yellow, Mix
X
 
 
 8-10”
SNAPDRAGON “Rocket” Mix colors
X
 
 
 30-36”
TORENIA “Duchess Series”
 
 
X
 6-8”
VERBENA “Obession Series”  Blue w/eye, Red w/eye, Pink, Mix
X
 
 
 6-8”
VINCA “Cooler Series” Orchid, Grape, Lav Halo, Peppermint, Pink, Red, Cherry Halo, Orchid Halo, Red Halo, Stardust Orchid, Mix
X
 
 
 10-12”
VIOLA “Rocky Series”  Blue, Blue w/purple, Gold-yellow, Violet, Orange, Red w/yellow, White w/purple
X
 
 
 5-7”
ZINNIA “Profusian Series” Cherry, Orange, White, Mix
X
 
 
 8-10”

 

 

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