Penstemon newberryi subsp. sonomensis
A slow-growing, mound-and mat-forming, evergreen perennial to 25cm, with oval, leathery, grey-green leaves. Short, upright sprays of tubular, bright pinky-red flowers 3cm long are produced in early summer. Ideal for rock garden or alpine house
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun, with protection from winter wet. See penstemon cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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