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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare' (Penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare')
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare'
Other names
Penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare', Foothill penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare'
Genus
Penstemon 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
Habit
Upright, Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
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
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
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.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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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'
Genus
Penstemon 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.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Upright, Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
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.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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