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Penstemon
Type
Herbaceous, Container-friendly, Deciduous
Size
Medium Border (50-100cm height)
Form
Rounded - Clump
Colours
Medium green Foliage, Violet Flowers (Summer late)
Care
Regular maintenance required
Hardiness
Frost tender
Growth
Medium growing
Cultivation tips:
Penstemon prefers a sunny sheltered location. This perennial is not fully hardy so avoid cold areas. Phlox flourishes on humus rich sandy soil soils. Cut stems after flowers fade. Cut back hard in Autumn / divide every 3-4 years. Mulch in autumn.
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