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Penstemon newberryi (Mountain pride)
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per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Penstemon newberryi
Other names
Mountain pride
Genus
Penstemon 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
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Dark-pink in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering to maintain the plant's strength.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Penstemon newberryi (Mountain pride) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
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 newberryi
Other names
Mountain pride
Genus
Penstemon Penstemon
Species
P. newberryi - P. newberryi is a low-growing, rounded shrub covered with bright cherry red tubular flowers. Good for rock gardens.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Dark-pink in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering to maintain the plant's strength.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Penstemon newberryi (Mountain pride) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
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
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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