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Penstemon newberryi (Mountain pride)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.25m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Penstemon newberryi

Other names: Mountain pride


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Genus: Penstemon

Species: P. newberryi - P. newberryi is a low-growing, rounded shrub covered with bright cherry red tubular flowers. Good for rock gardens.

Penstemon newberryi is: Evergreen

Flower: Dark-pink in Summer

Habit: Cushion or Mound Forming

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Euphorbia myrsinites (Broad leaved glaucous spurge)

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Specific pests: Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Deadhead after flowering to maintain the plant's strength.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Penstemon newberryi (Mountain pride) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock

Cultivation: Plant poor or moderately fertile, free-draining soil in full sun. Add grit to the soil when planting to improve drainage if necessary.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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