penstemon 'Flame'
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An upright, semi-evergreen perennial to around 75cm with narrow, mid-green leaves and red, bell-shaped flowers with white throat markings in summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- penstemon 'Flame' (Penstemon 'Flame')
- 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
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of penstemon 'Flame'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of penstemon 'Flame'
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penstemon 'Flame' 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 regularly or, after flowering, shorten flowered stems by half to encourage further flowering. Cut back to just above new shoots, or lowest healthy leaves, in spring after frost has passed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer, or by division in spring
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 subject to powdery mildews
Pests
May be attacked by slugs, snails and chrysanthemum eelworms
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