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penstemon [Kilimanjaro]

Penstemon Kilimanjaro ('Yajaro') (Volcano Series)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Penstemon
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

bears flared, tubular flowers in mid-pink with white throats that are marked pink. Height to 60cm

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas or in containers, protect plants overwinter with a dry winter mulch

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

Ground CoverCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years