SPECIAL QUALITIES

Pink Cloud is another long flowering Penstemon that is easy to grow and makes an attractive display for most of the year. They are a food source for native birds.

FLOWERS

The large flowers are a clear pink with a white throat and they appear from summer through 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