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Penstemon 'Raven' Regular / 2 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Stock
Price
Quantity
Type
Regular
Form
2 litre
Size
---
Spread
---
Stock
20
Penstemon 'Raven' ---
Common name
penstemon 'Raven'
Group
Perennials
Family
Plantaginaceae
RHS Award
Perfect for Pollinators
Characteristics
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 m
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 m
Habit
Clump forming
Hardiness
Half-hardy – Unheated glasshouse/mild winter (-5 to 1ºC)

Growing conditions
Aspect
South–facing; East–facing; West–facing
Exposure
Exposed; Sheltered
Position
Full sun; Partial shade
Soil
Chalk; Loam; Sand

Product description & Growing guide

Penstemon 'Raven' (penstemon 'Raven') is a member of the Plantaginaceae family. This perennial exhibits a clump forming growth habit and is characterized by its semi evergreen foliage. It has a hardiness rating of half-hardy – unheated glasshouse/mild winter (-5 to 1ºc) and is hardy in coastal / mild areas except in hard winters and at risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good microclimate. Can survive with artificial winter protection.

When fully mature, Penstemon 'Raven' can reach an ultimate height of 0.5–1 metres and a spread of 0.1–0.5 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers south–facing or east–facing or west–facing aspect and exposed or sheltered positions. It thrives best in chalk or loam or sand soil types and should be placed in full sun or partial shade.

Seasonal colour
Flower
Foliage
Fruit
Stem
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
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