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Beginner
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0.5m
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0.5m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare'
Other names: Penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare', Foothill penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare'
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Genus: Penstemon
Variety or cultivar: 'Catherine de la Mare' _ 'Catherine de la Mare' is a semi-evergreen perennial with blue-green leafy stems. From mid summer to early autumn, it bears racemes of purplish-blue, bell-shaped flowers.
Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare' is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Purple, Blue in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage: Blue-green in All seasons
Habit: Upright, Bushy
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare' (Penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position or light shade.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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