Planting and Growing penstemon 'Bubblegum'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Wait for partial soil drying then deep water entire root ball thoroughly |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced penstemon bloom feed monthly spring through late summer heat |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
Wait for partial soil drying then deep water entire root ball thoroughly
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
Balanced penstemon bloom feed monthly spring through late summer heat
Learn more →How to Prune penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
For herbaceous perennials that die back, cut dead stems near the crown without damaging new shoots; retained winter stems can be removed in spring. For tender woody perennials such as penstemons, wait until frost risk has passed and shorten old stems just above healthy new growth. Evergreen perennials are tidied by removing dead foliage rather than cutting the whole plant down.
Learn more →How to Propagate penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings, division, or layering
Learn more →How to Transplant penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
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Learn more →How to Care for penstemon 'Bubblegum' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; in autumn, cut plants down to about a third of their height and spread a dry mulch; see penstemon cultivation for more advice
Learn more →How to Repot penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest penstemon 'Bubblegum'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews but generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails and chrysanthemum eelworm but 'Bubblegum' is said to be resistant to slugs and snails and generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of penstemon 'Bubblegum'
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