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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
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An abundance of bell-shaped blooms are 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.Collection comprises; 'Raven' AGM - one of the darkest flowered of the family, dark purple blooms with white throats streaked with red markings, height 75-100cm, spread 30-50cm, half-hardy; Volcano 'Etna' - fiery spires of red blooms with eye-catching white centres, height 50-60cm, spread 45-60cm, hardy; and 'Rich Ruby' AGM - purple-tinged wiry stems hold large, red-purple blooms with white speckled throat, height 70-90cm, spread 45-60cm, half-hardy.Thriving in moist, well-drained moderately fertile soil in sun or part shade, Penstemon will attract bees and other pollinators into the garden. Deer and rabbit resistant they are drought tolerant once established.Hardy and half-hardy perennials which can be grown outside all year round. Mulch the base of your plants in autumn will give extra winter protection in colder areas.
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Key Information
Latin Name Penstemon Raven 9cm Pot
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

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