1 x 9cm pot 511309-1 | £5.50 |
Delivery late March
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3 x 9cm pots 511309-3 | £14.50 |
Delivery late March
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When in stock, please allow up to 4-6 weeks for despatch. For bare root roses, fruit & veg bare roots & crowns, potatoes & garlic, please allow up to 2 weeks for despatch.
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The much loved and well known purple-blue penstemon with large, showy bells on tall stems - easy to grow and very reliable, this is a garden classic.
Genus | Penstemon |
Group/Species | x hybrida |
Variety | Alice Hindley (syn. John Nash) |
Type | Perennial |
Border Position | Border (Middle) |
Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
Scent | Unscented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 75cm (30in) |
Spacing | 30cm (12in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant in spring or summer in well-drained soil. If you garden on heavy clay, add plenty of coarse grit to avoid plants sitting in winter wet. Prefers sun or light shade. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting. |
Care Tips | Leave the current seasons growth on over winter to provide protection and mulch around the base of the plant in autumn with compost or leaf mould. Cut back old growth in late spring as new shoots are appearing. |
Flowering | July - September |
Harvesting | Flower production: 3 months |
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We don't currently have additional advice on using / growing this particular product on our website, but if you do have a question that isn't answered on this page then please give us a call on 0345 092 0283 and we'll happily chat through any queries you may have, or email us at info@sarahraven.com. Please note all email replies are taking up to 10 working days.
Plant Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 4-6 weeks for despatch. For bare root roses, fruit & veg bare roots & crowns, potatoes & garlic, please allow up to 2 weeks for despatch.
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Penstemon 'Alice Hindley' reviews
Reviewed 5th August 2019 by Tina The plants looked so lovely and healthy when they arrived. They have looked wonderful all summer. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jeannette Lovely colour,growing well |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Barbara Very pretty and has grown well. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Susan Very well packaged healthy plant |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mrs Ringrose
Service and despatch are clear, and smooth flowing. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Pauline Wasn't expecting much from 9cm pots in the first year but these quickly grew into beautiful plants which were healthy and very large. |
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jean The Alice Hindley plants are beautiful, very healthy |