penstemon 'Southgate Gem'

penstemon 'Southgate Gem' · Pruning

penstemon 'Southgate Gem' · Penstemon 'Southgate Gem'

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun 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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

How to Prune penstemon 'Southgate Gem'?

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