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Penstemon Stapleford Gem

Common name: Beardtongue

A remarkable, hardy perennial with vibrant pink flowers - perfect for your garden.

-5 to -10°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots
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One of the most popular of the family, Penstemon 'Stapleford Gem' boasts a profusion of almost tubular blooms. Looking almost mottled with delicate shades of mauve and pink, the white throat which could have been hand-painted with maroon stripes. With many blooms held on each wiry stem, above semi-evergreen, lush foliage, thirsty nectar-loving insects will visit for a treat while slugs, rabbits, deer and other garden pests tend to steer clear.Reaching a mature height of 60-75cm and spreading to 45-60cm Penstemon 'Stapleford Gem' 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. 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 Stapleford Gem 9cm pot
Common Name Beardtongue
Hardiness H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour Pink
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Semi-Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m) 0.75 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.60
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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