penstemon 'Russian River'
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An evergreen perennial with glossy green leaves and dark purple trumpet-shaped flowers which are produced on long stems from summer until autumn.
Scientific classification
- Species
- penstemon 'Russian River' (Penstemon 'Russian River')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of penstemon 'Russian River'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of penstemon 'Russian River'
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penstemon 'Russian River' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- 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
PruningDeadhead after flowering to maintain vigour. Then cut back to base in early spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer; propagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a downy mildew
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite, and leaf and bud eelworms
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