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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' Regular / 5 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Type
Regular
Form
5 litre
Size
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Spread
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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' ---
Common name
penstemon 'Husker Red'
Group
Perennials
Family
Plantaginaceae
Characteristics
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 m
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 m
Habit
Bushy
Hardiness
Hardy – Cold winter (-15 to -10ºC)

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

Product description & Growing guide

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' (penstemon 'Husker Red') is a member of the Plantaginaceae family. This perennial exhibits a bushy growth habit and is characterized by its semi evergreen foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – cold winter (-15 to -10ºc), and is hardy through most of the uk even in severe winters. may not withstand open or exposed sites or central / northerly locations. many evergreens suffer foliage damage and plants in pots will be at increased risk. .

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

Seasonal colour
Flower
Foliage
Fruit
Stem
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
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