SPECIAL QUALITIES

A bushy perennial with fine serrated leaves and abundant pink tubular flowers.

FLOWERS

The mid pink, tubular florers are smaller than many penstemons but are produced abundantly along upright stems from spring until winter.

POSITION & USES

Pensterrwn ‘Evelyn’ prefers a sunny position and well prepared soil that doesn’t get boggy. Use it in a shrub or perennial bed towards the front. Penstemons are good value plants that contribute to the garden for most of the year.

CULTIVATION

Prune to a shrubby framework about 25cm from the ground before growth begins in spring.

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