Description
(Penstemon heterophyllus)
Penstemons are an excellent garden plant. They are easy to grow, attractive for most of the year and flowers generously. Native birds use them as a food source.
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.
Plant Attributes
| HAT COLOUR | Purple |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL QUALITIES | Penstemons are an excellent garden plant. It is easy to grow, attractive for most of the year and flowers generously. Native birds use it as a food source. |
| FLOWERS | The tubular flowers are produced along upright stems from late spring to autumn and into winter in milder climates. |
| PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE | 4-6 |
| HABIT | A bushy perennial plant with upright stems that bear the tubular flowers. |
| WIDTH | 60cm |
| HEIGHT | 60cm |
