Penstemon fruticosus var. scouleri 'Albus'

white-flowered shrubby penstemon
A spreading, evergreen dwarf subshrub to 30cm in height, with narrow, glossy mid-green leaves and short, dense racemes of funnel-shaped white flowers to 5cm in length, in summer
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 | White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, gritty, sharply-drained soil in full sun. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry winter mulch. See penstemon cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour
Pests
May be damaged by slugs and snails and chrysanthemum eelworm
Diseases
Powdery mildew may be a problem
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