Planting and Growing Penstemon 'Bredon'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Even soft soil moisture, minor surface drying permitted between watering rounds |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Penstemon 'Bredon'?
Even soft soil moisture, minor surface drying permitted between watering rounds
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Penstemon 'Bredon'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Penstemon 'Bredon'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Penstemon 'Bredon'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Penstemon 'Bredon'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Penstemon 'Bredon'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune Penstemon 'Bredon'?
Deadhead to encourage a longer flowering season; in autumn, cut plants down to about a third of their height to prevent windrock but leave some protection from frosts; in late spring or early summer after new growth appears and after frosts are over, cut out old stems
Learn more →How to Propagate Penstemon 'Bredon'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Learn more →How to Transplant Penstemon 'Bredon'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Penstemon 'Bredon' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Penstemon 'Bredon'?
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade in a position sheltered from frosts and drying winds; in autumn protect with a dry mulch; for more advice, see penstemon cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Penstemon 'Bredon'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Penstemon 'Bredon'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to powdery mildews and grey moulds
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails, and by leaf and bud eelworms
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Penstemon 'Bredon'
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