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Penstemon 'Purple Passion' Regular / 2 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Type
Regular
Form
2 litre
Size
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Spread
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Common name
penstemon 'Purple Passion'
Group
Perennials
Family
Plantaginaceae
Perfect for Pollinators
Characteristics
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 m
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 m
Habit
Bushy
Hardiness
Hardy – Average winter (-10 to -5ºC)

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

Product description & Growing guide

Penstemon 'Purple Passion' (penstemon 'Purple Passion') 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 – average winter (-10 to -5ºc), and is hardy through most of the uk apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central / northerly locations. may suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. plants in pots are more vulnerable. .

When fully mature, Penstemon 'Purple Passion' 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, south–facing, east–facing aspect and exposed, sheltered exposure. It thrives best in chalk, loam, sand soil types and should be placed in a full sun, partial shade position.

Seasonal colour
Flower
Foliage
Fruit
Stem
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
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