Top 10 Plants from Bern’s Garden

May 13, 2025May 14, 2025 admin

Spring is the season of renewal, color, and vitality—and nothing transforms a space more quickly than fresh, vibrant plants. At Bern’s Garden Center, spring signals the arrival of top-tier greenery that promises to enhance every bern’s garden center, patio, and indoor corner. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, these ten must-have plants will elevate your spring gardening game to new heights.

1. Endless Summer Hydrangeas – The Star of the Season

The Endless Summer Hydrangea is a top choice at Bern’s Garden Center for its long bloom time and vivid flower heads. These hydrangeas provide an ever-evolving palette of blues, pinks, and purples depending on soil pH, making them a dynamic and decorative focal point for gardens and walkways.

Bloom Period: Late spring to fall
Light Requirement: Partial sun to shade
Best Use: Borders, garden beds, statement shrubs

2. Proven Winners Supertonic Vista Bubblegum – A Proven Performer

Recognized for its exceptional vigor, mounding habit, and prolific blooms, the Supertonic Vista Bubblegum from Proven Winners is a standout. Its bright pink blossoms offer unmatched color and spread, thriving in both containers and garden beds.

Bloom Period: All season
Light Requirement: Full sun
Best Use: Hanging baskets, containers, mass planting

3. Lavender Phenomenal – Fragrance and Functionality Combined

Lavender Phenomenal is a gardener’s dream—both ornamental and useful. With a high tolerance to heat and humidity, it thrives in the Midwest spring. Its silver foliage and fragrant purple flowers attract pollinators and deter pests.

Bloom Period: Late spring through summer
Light Requirement: Full sun
Best Use: Herb gardens, borders, pollinator beds

4. Gold mound Spirea – Compact Color Burst

If you’re looking for an easy-care shrub that brings a pop of color, Gold mound Spirea is a staple from Berns Garden Center. With golden-yellow foliage and pink blooms, it shines in both small and large landscapes.

Bloom Period: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirement: Full sun
Best Use: Hedges, accent plantings, foundation beds

5. Japanese Painted Fern – Textural Elegance for Shade

For shady gardens, the Japanese Painted Fern delivers intricate textures and striking silver-purple hues. Its soft, arching fronds make it a top-tier foliage plant for spring landscapes.

Bloom Period: Foliage plant
Light Requirement: Part shade to full shade
Best Use: Woodland gardens, shaded borders

6. Calibrachoa Super bells – Trailing Color Explosion

Often called “million bells,” Calibrachoa Superbells offer continuous blooms in dozens of hues. These heat-tolerant, self-cleaning annuals from Berns’ spring inventory are ideal for trailing arrangements.

Bloom Period: Spring to frost
Light Requirement: Full sun
Best Use: Hanging baskets, window boxes, container edging

7. Coral Bells (Heuchera) – A Colorful Groundcover Essential

Known for vibrant foliage that ranges from lime green to deep burgundy, Coral Bells provide year-round color and contrast. Berns Garden Center offers several hybrid varieties perfect for Ohio’s climate.

Bloom Period: Late spring to summer
Light Requirement: Partial sun to shade
Best Use: Groundcover, rock gardens, mixed borders

8. Knock Out Roses – Low-Maintenance, High-Impact Blooms

With unmatched disease resistance and extended blooming cycles, Knock Out Roses is a Berns bestseller. They require little maintenance and deliver bold red, pink, or yellow blooms that reappear through the season.

Bloom Period: Spring to fall
Light Requirement: Full sun
Best Use: Foundation plantings, rose gardens, mixed beds

9. Blue Star Juniper – Evergreen Structure and Contrast

For year-round visual interest, the Blue Star Juniper offers silver-blue needles in a dense, mounding form. It adds contrast and structure to spring plantings while being drought-resistant and hardy.

Bloom Period: Evergreen foliage
Light Requirement: Full sun
Best Use: Rock gardens, borders, specimen plant

10. Creeping Jenny – The Ultimate Trailing Groundcover

A fast-growing, low-maintenance groundcover, Creeping Jenny offers vibrant chartreuse leaves that cascade beautifully over walls or containers. It thrives in moist conditions and spreads quickly.

Bloom Period: Spring to early summer
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Best Use: Erosion control, container “spiller,” groundcover

Why These Spring Plants Stand Out at Berns Garden Center

Local Expertise, Superior Quality

Berns Garden Center curates its spring plant collection with regional climate, soil conditions, and customer preferences in mind. Their selection is not only beautiful but has proven to thrive in local gardens.

Staff-Guided Recommendations

Whether you’re revamping a front yard or starting fresh with raised beds, Berns’ horticultural experts help you match plant varieties to your specific location, soil, and maintenance needs.

Seasonal Sustainability

Each of these ten plants offers either long-lasting blooms, evergreen appeal, or resilient foliage, making them ideal for creating a sustainable, thriving spring landscape with minimal replacements.

Conclusion: Transform Your Garden This Spring with Berns’ Garden Center Best

From bold bloomers to textural ferns and evergreen accents, the top 10 must-have plants at Berns Garden Center are hand-selected to thrive this spring and beyond. Whether you’re designing a vibrant container garden or refreshing your landscape, these plants deliver beauty, resilience, and seasonal charm. Visit Berns Garden Center now to explore the freshest selections and bring home the best of spring.