Height:

16.0-20.0 Inches

Spread:

20.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Prairie Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Penstemons should be grown in full sun and very well-drained soil to avoid root rot. Soil fertility need only be average, but a light mulch in winter is recommended. Use Penstemons in the border, for naturalizing, and for cut flowers.

Growing Temperature:

60-65° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.5 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed 100-150 ppm N at each watering.

Vernalization:

Provide 8 weeks of temperatures below 40° F.

Pests & Diseases:

Aphids, thrip, and spider mites are the main pests of Penstemon.
Crown and root rots can be problematic if grown under improper conditions. A fungicide drench is recommended after planting bare root.

Potting & Timing:

Plant small plugs in late summer for bulking purposes.
Bare root is best for quick turn spring crops or larger containers such as 2-3 gallon.

Moisture:

Moderate moisture

Planting Level:

Plant crown even with soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

Daminozide (B-Nine/Dazide) at 2500 ppm or paclobutrazole (Bonzi) at 5-10 ppm are effective at controlling elongation.

Lighting:

High light levels produce the best looking plants. Direct sunlight outdoors is best for achieving the proper foliage color. Flowers under natural daylengths.

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