penstemon 'Rich Ruby'

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Rich Ruby' is a tall semi-evergreen perennial to 90cm tall, with narrow leaves and purplish stems bearing deep red, bell-shaped flowers from mid summer to early autumn

penstemon 'Rich Ruby'

Scientific classification

Species
penstemon 'Rich Ruby' (Penstemon 'Rich Ruby')
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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Distribution of penstemon 'Rich Ruby'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of penstemon 'Rich Ruby'

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penstemon 'Rich Ruby' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour, then cut back to base in winter

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer. Propagate by division in spring

Growing

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

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be subject to a downy mildew

Pests

May be attacked by slugs, snails and chrysanthemum eelworms

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