Penstemon ovatus
Broad-leaved penstemon, Eggleaf beardtongue
Penstemon Penstemon
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
Clump-forming, Erect
Blue in Spring; Blue in Summer
Bright-green in Spring; Green, Bright-green in Summer
Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails
Deadhead after flowering to maintain the plant's strength. Cut the plant right back to its base in early spring.
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Penstemon ovatus (Broad-leaved penstemon) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Protect plant in winter with dry winter mulch.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Penstemon ovatus
Broad-leaved penstemon, Eggleaf beardtongue
Penstemon Penstemon
P. ovatus - P. ovatus is an upright perennial with lush, glossy, green foliage and deep-blue flowers from late spring until early summer.
Semi evergreen
Clump-forming, Erect
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Blue in Spring; Blue in Summer
Bright-green in Spring; Green, Bright-green in Summer
Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails
Deadhead after flowering to maintain the plant's strength. Cut the plant right back to its base in early spring.
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Penstemon ovatus (Broad-leaved penstemon) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Protect plant in winter with dry winter mulch.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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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