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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.7m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Penstemon 'Purple Bedder'
Other names: Penstemon 'Purple Bedder'
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Genus: Penstemon
Variety or cultivar: 'Purple Bedder' _ 'Purple Bedder' is an upright perennial with lush foliage and deep-purple flowers streaked dark-red from early summer.
Penstemon 'Purple Bedder' is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Flushed red, Purple in Summer
Foliage: Green, Bright-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Penstemon 'Purple Bedder' (Penstemon 'Purple Bedder') will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Protect plant in winter with dry winter mulch.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
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: |
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) |
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