Lovely Penstemon. An evergreen subshrub with bluish green leaves and pretty, tubular pale to deep violet flowers in early summer. Max Height 60cm to 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Penstemon venustus
An evergreen subshrub with bluish green leaves and pretty, tubular pale to deep violet flowers in early summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Penstemon |
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Species | venustus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Lovely Penstemon |
Flower Colour | violet |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm, 90cm |
Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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