Rock Penstemon. An evergreen subshrub with pretty, deep reddish pink flowers in late spring or early summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to June. Partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Penstemon rupicola
An evergreen subshrub with pretty, deep reddish pink flowers in late spring or early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Penstemon |
|---|---|
| Species | rupicola |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Rock Penstemon |
| Flower Colour | red, pink |
| Soil | Dry |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| 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 | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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