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Penstemon Raven

Common name: Beardtongue

You will add a touch of drama to your garden with this deep purple flower.

-1 to -5°C

Good Cut Flowers

Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots

	1 for £15.00	just £15.00 each
	3 for £18.00	just £6.00 each
	5 for £27.00	just £5.40 each

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You will have colour for over 6 months of the year, as Penstemon 'Raven' boasts a profusion of dark purple, bell-shaped blooms held on many strong, wiry stems above mid green, semi-evergreen foliage from May to October, often longer. And you won't need to battle against slugs and snails either, as Penstemon are not eaten by any garden pests but are love by bees.A member of the 'Bird Series' of Penstemon, introduced in the 1960's, which also includes 'Osprey', 'Flamingo' 'Whitethroat' and 'Blackbird'.Penstemon 'Raven' has been given the RHS Award of Garden Merit for outstanding performance in the garden. Best planted in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded spot, in borders or containers. Thirsty nectar-loving insects will visit for a treat while slugs, rabbits, deer and other garden pests tend to steer clear of the glossy, semi-evergreen foliage.Penstemon 'Raven' grows to a mature height of around 1m and will spread to between 45-60cm. Given an RHS hardiness rating of H3, some protection over winter may be needed if temperatures go below -5 C.

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Key Information

Latin Name	Penstemon 'Raven'
Common Name	Beardtongue
Hardiness	H3 (-1 to -5°C)
Colour	Purple
Type	Perennial
Format	9cm Pots
Position	Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Semi-Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m)	1.00 m
Spread in Maturity (m)	0.50
AGM	Yes
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