Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day'
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Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day'
- Loose clusters of bell-shaped flowers in lace white, borne on slender wiry stems above semi evergreen foliage
- Flowers all summer from June to October
- A very hardy and low maintenance perennial with excellent drought, pest and disease resistance
- Plant in pots or in a sunny border
- Brings contrast, lightness and structure to a cottage garden, prairie or wildlife friendly planting scheme
- RHS Plants for pollinators - this plant is beneficial to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day' is excellent for 30 cm pots, enjoying a sunny position and temperatures around 24°C.
How big does it get?
Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day' prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil, adapting well to standard garden conditions.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day' holds an RHS rating of H4, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, making it hardy through most of the UK but it may require protection in colder regions.
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