Thompson and Morgan Penstemon Sweet Cherry Jumbo Plant Plug 3 Pack

Penstemon Juicy Grape is part of the Ice Cream series, which is loved for its large, colourful flowers. Penstemon Juicy Grape produces vibrant red, tubular blooms for a long flowering period from June to October, each flower with eye-catching, pure white throats and a backdrop of upright, semi-evergreen foliage. This hardy perennial is perfect for cottage gardens, especially for filling gaps in borders with its bushy yet compact habit. It's a tough and resilient variety, tolerating a range of conditions and soil types, and is perfect for patio containers or adding to summer and autumn border displays. Ideal For: Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens. Hardiness: Hardy. Position In: Sun or semi-shade. Height: Up to 60cm. Spread: Up to 60cm. Penstemon Juicy Grape is supplied as three Jumbo Plugs. Pot up penstemon plants and grow them on in frost-free conditions until plants are well grown. Pinch out the growing tips while plants are still small to encourage bushier growth. When plants are well developed, acclimate them to outdoor conditions over seven to ten days before planting them outdoors into borders and patio containers. Grow penstemon in a sunny or semi-shaded position on fertile, well-drained soil. Penstemons can tolerate dry soils once established, but dislike heavy soils that are particularly cold and wet in winter. Improve heavy soils by adding plenty of coarse grit prior to planting. Feed and water penstemons regularly until they are fully established. Once established, they are reasonably tolerant of drought and will require little maintenance. Deadhead faded penstemon flowers to maintain the plant's vigour and encourage further blooms to be produced. In cold areas, apply a dry mulch of bark chips or straw around the crown of each plant in autumn. Leave the old foliage intact until spring to protect plants during winter. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity.