Penstemon Dark Towers Dakota Burgundy Plug Plant x 9
Description
This variety of Penstemon will give your garden a dramatic summer display! It’s light pink blooms will hang above its dramatic dark foliage, which is loved by many different pollinating insects. It has a bushy and compact habit, making it ideal for borders or patio pots. They are extremely reliable and hardy plants and are well-known for their long-lasting displays. Pot up penstemon plants and grow them on in frost free conditions until plants are well grown. Pinch out the growing tips while plants are still small to encourage bushier growth. When plants are well developed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting them outdoors into borders and patio containers. Grow penstemon in a sunny or semi shaded position on fertile, well drained soil. Penstemons can tolerate dry soils once established but dislike heavy soils that are particularly cold and wet in winter. Improve heavy soils by adding plenty of coarse grit prior to planting. Feed and water penstemons regularly until they are fully established. Once established they are reasonably tolerant of drought and will require little maintenance. Deadhead faded penstemon flowers to maintain the plant's vigour and encourage further blooms to be produced. In cold areas apply a dry mulch of bark chips of straw around the crown of each plant in autumn. Leave the old foliage intact until spring to protect plants during winter. Product Specifications: Position: Sun Or Semi Shade Height: Up To 60cm (24in) Spread: Up To 45cm (18in) Delivered with growing and care instructions Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Delicate pink blooms hang above dramatic dark foliage, fantastic for use in borders or patio pots! These hardy perennial blooms are loved by pollinating insects Easy growing, hardy and reliable - perfect for any garden! Supplied as Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’ 9x Postiplug Plants Specifications: Model Number: KF4499
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