Planting and Growing penstemon 'Precious Gem'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging |
| 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 'Precious Gem'?
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour and prolong flowering, then cut back to 15cm in late winter or early spring
Learn more →How to Propagate penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer
Learn more →How to Transplant penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
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Learn more →How to Care for penstemon 'Precious Gem' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
Penstemon cultivation in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry winter mulch
Learn more →How to Repot penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest penstemon 'Precious Gem'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be subject to a downy mildew, grey moulds, powdery mildews and a fungal leaf spot
Pests
May be attacked by slugs, snails, aphids and leaf and bud eelworms
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of penstemon 'Precious Gem'
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