Penstemon x 'Lilliput® Rose'

Beardtongues

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Common Name: 

Beardtongues

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

35 cm

Maximum width: 

45 cm

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Lilliput® Rose') - Description

Spikes of rose pink flowers rise over tidy green foliage; blooms all season; well-drained soil is best

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Lilliput® Rose') - Blooming

Panicles of tubular or bell-shaped, two lipped flowers. Blooms attract hummingbirds.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Lilliput® Rose') - Growth

Deciduous or evergreen perennials and subshrubs with linear to lance-shaped leaves. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Works well in a border or rock garden.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Lilliput® Rose') - Planting

Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Lilliput® Rose') - Pest

Slugs and snails are a threat to young growth. Penstemon is vulnerable to Southern blight, powdery mildew, leaf spots, and rust.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Lilliput® Rose') - Interesting facts

Penstemon contains a staminode, or sterile stamen, that is used as a characteristic to distinguish among the species.

Beardtongues (Penstemon x 'Lilliput® Rose') - Soil and irrigation

Well-drained, evenly moist soil. Water and mulch during dry weather. Dwarf and shrub species prefer poor to average, grainy soil with excellent drainage.

Penstemon x 'Lilliput® Rose' - Beardtongues - Photos