superb beardtongue
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A bushy, semi-evergreen perennial to 1.2m, with lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. Spikes of wide-flaring, tubular, coral red to deep pink flowers are produced in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- superb beardtongue (Penstemon superbus)
- Genus
- Penstemon
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of superb beardtongue
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of superb beardtongue
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superb beardtongue care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRegular 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
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Growing
GrowingGrow in very well-drained soil in full sun. In cold areas, protect plant over winter with a dry mulch. See penstemon cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and chrysanthemum eelworm
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