SPECIAL QUALITIES

Blackbird is another of the many Penstemon that are quick and easy to grow and prolific flowering. Attractive for most of the year and a food source for native birds.

FLOWERS

The flowers are a deep mauve-purple, almost blackish and they appear from spring through to autumn.

POSITION & USES

Penstemons work well with other perennials and lower growing shrubs, in large pots and the garden. They prefer a sunny position and normal garden soil with good drainage.

CULTIVATION

For best results fertilise at the beginning of spring. During winter prune to a woody frame about 30cm from the ground.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.

WATER RATING

• Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
• Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
• Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.

Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.

CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.

Herb Attributes