Planting and Growing penstemon 'Flame'
| 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 'Flame'?
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for penstemon 'Flame'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for penstemon 'Flame'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for penstemon 'Flame'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for penstemon 'Flame'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize penstemon 'Flame'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune penstemon 'Flame'?
Deadhead regularly or, after flowering, shorten flowered stems by half to encourage further flowering. Cut back to just above new shoots, or lowest healthy leaves, in spring after frost has passed
Learn more →How to Propagate penstemon 'Flame'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer, or by division in spring
Learn more →How to Transplant penstemon 'Flame'?
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Learn more →How to Care for penstemon 'Flame' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant penstemon 'Flame'?
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 'Flame'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest penstemon 'Flame'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews
Pests
May be attacked by slugs, snails and chrysanthemum eelworms
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of penstemon 'Flame'
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