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penstemon [Vesuvius]

Penstemon Vesuvius ('Yasius') (Volcano Series)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Penstemon
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A bushy, semi-evergreen perennial with upright stems. Mid purple flared, tubular flowers with a white throat that is streaked with purple are produced from summer until early autumn

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 FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun. In cold areas or in pots, protect plant 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 pest-free but may be attacked by slugs, snails and chrysanthemum eelworms

Diseases

May be susceptible to a downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage Informal

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming