Planting and Growing Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| 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 from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
Deadhead regularly, or after flowering, cut back flowered stems by a half to encourage further flowering. In spring after the danger of frost has passed, cut back to just above new shoots or to the lowest healthy leaves
Learn more →How to Propagate Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer or by division in spring
Learn more →How to Transplant Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
Grow in a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See penstemon cultivation for further information
Learn more →How to Repot Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
Pests
May be attacked by slugs, snails and eelworms
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Penstemon 'Drinkstone Red'
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