penstemon 'Stapleford Gem'
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A bushy semi-evergreen perennial to 75cm in height, with ovate leaves and narrow panicles of tubular bell-shaped flowers 3.5cm in length, tube purple flushed with blue, lower lobes whitish
Scientific classification
- Species
- penstemon 'Stapleford Gem' (Penstemon 'Stapleford Gem')
- 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 'Stapleford Gem'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of penstemon 'Stapleford Gem'
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penstemon 'Stapleford Gem' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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-hardwood cuttings in midsummer. Propagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with dry winter mulch
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite, and leaf and bud eelworms
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