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penstemon 'Bodnant'

Penstemon 'Bodnant'

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Genus: Penstemon
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A selection with violet-purple flowers. The have white throats with purple markings. Height to around 60cm

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil preferably in full sun

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally trouble-free but may be attacked by slugs, snails and chrysanthemum eelworms

Diseases

May be subject to a downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy