Penstemon 'Charles Rudd'
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An upright, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 75cm, with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Spikes of bell-shaped, rich red-purple flowers with white throats are produced from mid-summer to mid-autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Penstemon 'Charles Rudd' (Penstemon 'Charles Rudd')
- 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 'Charles Rudd'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Penstemon 'Charles Rudd'
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Penstemon 'Charles Rudd' care guide
- Let top half soil dry before each full watering maintenance cycle
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Let top half soil dry before each full watering maintenance cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-strength diluted flower feed monthly warm spring summer months
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 softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 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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