Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'

How to Grow and Care for Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'

Penstemon 'Grape Taffy' · Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full. In cold areas, protect plant over winter with a dry mulch. See penstemon cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Chalk · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full. In cold areas, protect plant over winter with a dry mulch. See penstemon cultivation

How to Water Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

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What Soil Is Best for Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

Soil type
Loam · Chalk · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

Regular deadheading can encourage a longer flowering season. In autumn, cut back to by about a third to tidy and reduce windrock, but leave enough to protect the crown over winter. In mid- to late spring cut back to lowest new shoots

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How to Propagate Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer

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How to Transplant Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

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How to Care for Penstemon 'Grape Taffy' in Winter?

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How to Plant Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full. In cold areas, protect plant over winter with a dry mulch. See penstemon cultivation

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How to Repot Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

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How to Harvest Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and chrysanthemum eelworm

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The Toxicity of Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'

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Attributes of Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Penstemon 'Grape Taffy'
Genus
Penstemon
Family
Plantaginaceae
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