Planting and Growing penstemon 'Windsor Red'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Deep soak when top layer dries, tolerates brief dry spells |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every three weeks warm season |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
Deep soak when top layer dries, tolerates brief dry spells
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
Balanced perennial feed every three weeks warm season
Learn more →How to Prune penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
Deadhead to encourage a longer flowering season; in autumn, cut plants down to about a third of their height to prevent windrock but leave some protection from frosts; in late spring or early summer after new growth appears and after frosts are over, cut out old stems
Learn more →How to Propagate penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, by division in spring, or by layering
Learn more →How to Transplant penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
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Learn more →How to Care for penstemon 'Windsor Red' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade in a position sheltered from frosts and drying winds; in autumn, cut plants down by two-thirds of their height and protect with a dry mulch; for more advice, see penstemon cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest penstemon 'Windsor Red'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be affected by powdery mildews and grey moulds
Pests
May be affected by slugs and snails, and by chrysanthemum eelworm
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of penstemon 'Windsor Red'
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