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PENSTEMON

Commonly known as Beard tongue

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Deciduous - semi-evergreen and evergreen perennials.
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Full sun
Partial shade - for border perennials
Additional Features - Good to know - - generally unfussy and long-flowering. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
Pests & Diseases - chrysanthemum eelworm, powdery mildew.
Place of origin - northern and central America.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - border perennials. Give winter mulch.
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - sharply drained in full sun for shrubby and dwarf species.

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PENSTEMON 'Blackbird' >

Commonly known as: Beard tongue.

Dark purple

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PENSTEMON 'Firebird' >

Commonly known as: Beard tongue.

Bright red with dark stripes and throat

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Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.