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PENSTEMON 'Sour Grapes'
Commonly known as Beard tongue
Greyish-blue flowers suffused with rich purple and tinged green
£12.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £11.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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. Collected by Margery Fish, East Lambrook, Somerset, UK -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Elliptic to narrowly ovate leaves 12cm (4¾in) long
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Blue
Greyish blue with rich purple -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Bell/Lantern
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Panicles
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Tubular5-7cm (2-3in) long
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Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect perennial
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
45cm (18in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilGive winter mulch
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
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