Penstemon Garnet

Description

(Penstemon ‘Garnet’)

SPECIAL QUALITIES

Gamet is another of the bushy Penstemons that are easy to grow and prolific flowering. Attractive for most of the year and a food source for native birds.

FLOWERS

The flowers are a wine red and they appear from summer through to late 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

Plants Needed per Square Metre 3
Habit A bushy perennial plant with upright stems that bear the tubular flowers.
Position Full Sun, Moderate Frost.
Height 60CM
Width 80CM