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PENSTEMON 'Maurice Gibbs'

Commonly known as Beard tongue

Bright cerise with white throat

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£11.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £9.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - elliptic to narrowly ovate leaves 12cm (4¾in) long
Red - bright cerise with white throat
White
Height - 80cm (32in)
Spread - 45cm (18in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - bees. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Leave foliage through winter for protection.
Pests & Diseases - chrysanthemum eelworm, powdery mildew.
Place of origin - garden origin.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern -
Panicles
Tubular - 5-7cm (2-3in) long
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - give winter mulch
Wildlife - Bee friendly -