penstemon 'Cherry'
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Cherry' is a perennial to 1m in height, with lance-shaped leaves, and narrow, bright cherry-red flowers 4.5cm in length, striped red on white in the throat, and borne on slender stalks in narrow panicles
Scientific classification
- Species
- penstemon 'Cherry' (Penstemon 'Cherry')
- 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 'Cherry'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of penstemon 'Cherry'
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penstemon 'Cherry' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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 winter
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 a dry winter mulch
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a downy mildew
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and chrysanthemum eelworms
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