Planting and Growing Penstemon smallii
| 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 | Loam · Chalk · 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 smallii?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Penstemon smallii?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Penstemon smallii?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Penstemon smallii?
- Soil type
- Loam · Chalk · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Penstemon smallii?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Penstemon smallii?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Penstemon smallii?
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
Learn more →How to Propagate Penstemon smallii?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Learn more →How to Transplant Penstemon smallii?
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Learn more →How to Care for Penstemon smallii in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Penstemon smallii?
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant over winter with a dry mulch. See penstemon cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Penstemon smallii?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Penstemon smallii?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and chrysanthemum eelworm
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Penstemon smallii
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