Penstemon 'Alice Hindley'

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The much loved and well known purple-blue penstemon with large, showy bells on tall stems. More
1 x 9cm plant 511309-1 £5.50 Delivery late March
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When in stock, please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.
3 x 9cm plants 511309-3 £13.50 Delivery late March
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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
Variety 'Alice Hindley'
Type Hardy Perennial
Border Position Middle
Soil Type Acid, Alkaline, Chalky, Fertile, Neutral, Sandy
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun
Moisture Well-drained
Height 80cm (30in)
Spacing 60cm (24in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Prefers a well-drained position in full sun. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting.
Care Tips Cut back almost to the ground in spring to promote bushy growth. Remove spent flowers to maintain vigour. May require winter protection in colder parts of the country. May be propagated from cuttings in summer or by division in spring.
Flowering July - September
Harvesting Flower production: 3 months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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