
Penstemon
Flowering | Plants form a bushy upright clump, bearing several spikes of large trumpet flowers. |
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Size | Grows to 70 cm high x 60cm wide |
Maintenance | Moderate prune and feed after flowering will keep the plant compact and healthy. |
Position | Pefers Full Sun. Will tolerate moderate frost and some shade. |
Uses | Penstemons are a great addition to any garden. They can be used as a specimen plant, in containers, en masse for effect and can be mixed with other perennials to form a lovely cottage garden. |
Climate |
Penstemon are attractive, medium sized shrubs these are the showiest varieties by far, putting on a terrific display of colour in the summer and autumn months. The foliage is glossy green with dark coloured stems.
- Firebird – Red bell shaped flowers
- Hidcote Pink – Soft salmon pink flowers
- Port Wine – Dark burgundy/purple flowers.
- Russian River – Dark purple flowering.
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