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Penstemon 'Blackberry'

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An upright, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 75cm, with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Spikes of bell-shaped, purple flowers with white throat markings are produced from mid-summer to mid-autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Penstemon 'Blackberry' (Penstemon 'Blackberry')
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: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Penstemon 'Blackberry'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Penstemon 'Blackberry'

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Penstemon 'Blackberry' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Regular 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

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer

Growing

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with dry winter mulch. See penstemon cultivation

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