Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')

How to Grow and Care for Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')

Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub') · Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry winter mulch. See penstemon cultivation for further advice

Watering: Regular moderate irrigation, avoid fully dried growing mediumSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')

Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleRegular moderate irrigation, avoid fully dried growing medium
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingWeak flowering feed every four weeks spring to fall bloom
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry winter mulch. See penstemon cultivation for further advice

How to Water Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

Regular moderate irrigation, avoid fully dried growing medium

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

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What Soil Is Best for Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

Weak flowering feed every four weeks spring to fall bloom

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How to Prune Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour and prolong flowering, then cut back to 15cm in late winter or early spring

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How to Propagate Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer. Propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

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How to Care for Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub') in Winter?

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How to Plant Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry winter mulch. See penstemon cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

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How to Harvest Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to powdery mildews and grey moulds

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and leaf and bud eelworms

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The Toxicity of Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')

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More General Info About Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')

Attributes of Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming · Columnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Penstemon Rock Candy Ruby ('Novapenrub')
Genus
Penstemon
Family
Plantaginaceae
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