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Palatable Penstemon Collection

Palatable Penstemon Collection

Common name: Beardtongue

Effortlessly refined and classic

-5 to -10°C

Good Cut Flowers

Good for Pollinators

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One of the most effective filler plants for tying a scheme together, the humble penstemon is a secret weapon of many a gardener and designer. This cheerful, semi-evergreen perennial will make itself at home in any well-drained spot, providing brightly coloured, nectar rich flower spikes from midsummer until the first frosts. Chosen for their harmonious colouring, the plants in this collection are: 'Apple Blossom'; white-throated pale pink flowers. H: 70cm S: 40cm. 'Plum Jerkum'; deep purple with white mottled throats. H: 70cm S: 40cm. 'Wedding Day'; pure white, blushed pink in bud. H: 80cm S: 40cm. Their hardiness teeters between 1 C and -10 C, ('Plum Jerkum' and 'Wedding Day' are slightly hardier than 'Apple Blossom'), meaning in all but mild microclimates it is advisable to provide some winter protection. This is best achieved with a dry mulch (such as bark chips) and delaying the cutting back of top growth until spring for added insulation.Penstemon will grow happily in full sun or partial shade, in an exposed or sheltered spot. Ensure the soil is well-draining, as they tend to be short-lived if sitting wet over winter.

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Included In this Collection	Penstemon Appleblossom 84 YP	Penstemon Plum Jerkum 84 YP	Penstemon Wedding Day 84 YP
Latin Name	Penstemon 'Apple Blossom'
Common Name	Beardtongue
Hardiness	H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour	Pink
Type	Perennial
Format	Young Plants
Position	Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Semi-Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m)	0.80
Spread in Maturity (m)	0.60
Soil Conditions	Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity	Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect	East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Good for pots	Yes
Good for wildlife	Yes
Good for pollinators	Yes
Good for cutting	Yes
Latin Name	Penstemon 'Pensham Plum Jerkum'
Common Name	Beardtongue
Hardiness	H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour	Purple
Type	Perennial
Format	Young Plants
Position	Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Semi-Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m)	0.75
Spread in Maturity (m)	0.60
Soil Conditions	Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity	Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect	East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Good for pots	Yes
Good for wildlife	Yes
Good for pollinators	Yes
Good for cutting	Yes
Latin Name	Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day'
Common Name	Beardtongue
Hardiness	H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour	White
Type	Perennial
Format	Young Plants
Position	Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Semi-Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m)	0.80
Spread in Maturity (m)	0.60
Soil Conditions	Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity	Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect	East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Good for pots	Yes
Good for wildlife	Yes
Good for pollinators	Yes
Good for cutting	Yes