penstemon 'Elgar Firefly'
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A selection with flared tubular flowers through summer and early autumn. These are pale reddish pink in colouring with a paler throat. Height to 60cm
Scientific classification
- Species
- penstemon 'Elgar Firefly' (Penstemon 'Elgar Firefly')
- Genus
- Penstemon
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of penstemon 'Elgar Firefly'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of penstemon 'Elgar Firefly'
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penstemon 'Elgar Firefly' care guide
- Moderate watering, avoid winter wet around the crown
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate watering, avoid winter wet around the crown
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early bloom
Pruning
PruningDeadhead after flowering to maintain vigour
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry winter mulch
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a downy mildew
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and chrysanthemum eelworms but generally pest free
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