Penstemon pinifolius
pine-leaved penstemon
P. pinifolius is a spreading evergreen dwarf shrub to 20cm tall, with short, needle-like leaves and tubular scarlet flowers 2.5cm long in short erect racemes in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Penstemon may be deciduous or evergreen perennials or subshrubs, with simple, narrow leaves and racemes or panicles of bell-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in summer and early autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in very well-drained soil in full sun and in frost prone areas protect with a dry winter mulch
Propagation
Propagate by seed in late winter or spring: sow seeds at 13-18°C (55-64°F). Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Unless seed is needed, deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour
Pests
May be susceptible to slug and snail damage and chrysanthemum eelworm
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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