PENSTEMON 'Blackbird'

Dark purple

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£11.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £9.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1.5 to 2 Litre

Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - narrow, linear-lance-shaped leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - dark reddish purple
Height - 70cm (28in)
Spread - 40cm (16in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - free-flowering perennial
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°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 - Racemes - - terminal racemes
Tubular - narrowly tubular, 4cm (1½in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - add dry winter mulch
Wildlife - Bee friendly -