Penstemon 'Raven' - P9

Description
The Penstemon 'Raven' (Penstemon) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces purple-violet flowers from July to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Penstemon 'Raven' are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Mexico to North America.

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
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Penstemon 'Raven' forms purple-violet flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, herbaceous border