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Penstemon ovatus (Broad-leaved penstemon)
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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 ovatus
Other names
Broad-leaved penstemon, Eggleaf beardtongue
Genus
Penstemon Penstemon
Species
P. ovatus - P. ovatus is an upright perennial with lush, glossy, green foliage and deep-blue flowers from late spring until early summer.
Penstemon ovatus is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Blue in Spring; Blue in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green, 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 the plant's strength. Cut the plant right back to its base in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Penstemon ovatus (Broad-leaved penstemon) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Protect plant in winter with 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
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 ovatus
Other names
Broad-leaved penstemon, Eggleaf beardtongue
Genus
Penstemon Penstemon
Species
P. ovatus - P. ovatus is an upright perennial with lush, glossy, green foliage and deep-blue flowers from late spring until early summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Blue in Spring; Blue in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green, 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 the plant's strength. Cut the plant right back to its base in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Penstemon ovatus (Broad-leaved penstemon) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Protect plant in winter with 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
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| 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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