Penstemon 'Blue Spring' - P9

Description
The Foothill penstemon 'Blue Spring' (Penstemon heterophyllus) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces blue flowers from July to September. Its leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Foothill penstemon 'Blue Spring' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The leaves of the Foothill penstemon 'Blue Spring' are medium green.

Spread
Mexico to North America.

Frost hardiness
The Foothill penstemon 'Blue Spring' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Penstemon heterophyllus 'Blue Spring' forms blue flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden