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Herbaceous Perennial

Penstemon fruticosus var. scouleri 'Albus'
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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

Synonyms
Penstemon fruticosus 'Albus'
Penstemon fruticosus var. scouleri f. albus
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White
Summer White
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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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