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Penstemon 'Blackbird' (Bird Series) (Penstemon 'Blackbird')
2 hours care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Penstemon 'Blackbird' (Bird Series)
Other names
Penstemon 'Blackbird', Penstemon 'Black Bird', Beardtongue 'Blackbird'
Genus
Penstemon Penstemon
Variety or Cultivar
'Blackbird' _ 'Blackbird' is an upright perennial with lush foliage and tubular-shaped, deep-purple flowers with a white striped throat from early summer.
Penstemon 'Blackbird' (Bird Series) is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Purple in Summer
Foliage
Green, Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour. In autumn, cut back by 2/3 of plant height to prevent wind damage, leaving 1/3 to protect the crown from frost. Remove all old stems at the base in mid- to late spring once new shoots emerge at ground level.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Penstemon 'Blackbird' (Bird Series) (Penstemon 'Blackbird') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds and frost. Tolerates light shade. Protect with a dry winter mulch.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Penstemon 'Blackbird' (Bird Series)
Other names
Penstemon 'Blackbird', Penstemon 'Black Bird', Beardtongue 'Blackbird'
Genus
Penstemon Penstemon
Variety or Cultivar
'Blackbird' _ 'Blackbird' is an upright perennial with lush foliage and tubular-shaped, deep-purple flowers with a white striped throat from early summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Summer
Foliage
Green, Bright-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour. In autumn, cut back by 2/3 of plant height to prevent wind damage, leaving 1/3 to protect the crown from frost. Remove all old stems at the base in mid- to late spring once new shoots emerge at ground level.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Penstemon 'Blackbird' (Bird Series) (Penstemon 'Blackbird') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds and frost. Tolerates light shade. Protect with a dry winter mulch.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Penstemon 'Blackbird' (Penstemon 'Blackbird')
Penstemon 'Blackbird' (Penstemon 'Blackbird')
Penstemon 'Blackbird' (Penstemon 'Blackbird')
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