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Penstemon Ice Cream Collection

This collection comprises of three magnificent Penstemon varieties that are much-loved hardy perennials! These will definitely deserve centre stage in any garden they grow in! These show-stopping tubular flowers emerge in summer in an abundance of glossy, semi-evergreen foliage. The long-lasting blooms of Penstemon ‘Ice Cream Collection’ flower well into autumn, when other garden plants are past their best! Low maintenance and easy to grow, these tolerate most positions in the garden, even through rain or drought, and they are pretty resistant to slug damage. What is there not to like? Height: 80cm (31″). Spread: 45cm (18″).

• Collection comprises:
• Penstemon ‘Blackberry’ – Luxurious, rich purple, tubular blooms.
• Penstemon ‘Sweet Cherry’ – The bright red, bell-shaped flowers are beautifully accented with pure white throats.
• Penstemon ‘Strawberries & Cream’ – White trumpet shaped flowers with delicately speckled pink throats.

. Pot up penstemon plants and grow them on in frost free conditions until plants are well grown. Pinch out the growing tips while plants are still small to encourage bushier growth. When plants are well developed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting them outdoors into borders and patio containers. Grow penstemon in a sunny or semi shaded position on fertile, well drained soil. Penstemons can tolerate dry soils once established but dislike heavy soils that are particularly cold and wet in winter. Improve heavy soils by adding plenty of coarse grit prior to planting.

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