Penstemon 'Blackbird'

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Penstemon 'Blackbird'

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Category Penstemon Tags 1960's Autumn Bees Bird Drought tolerant Marked Purple Sidwell Summer Sun Tall Well drained

One of the most popular varieties and deservedly so. Raised by Ron Sidwell, Evesham and one of the Bird Series.

Colour: deep reddish purple
Throat: heavily lined
Height: 1.2m (4ft)
Earliest record: 1960

Cultivation Do's and Dont's

o Do deadhead regularly
o Don’t prune until spring
o Do prune old growth when new shoots are 3-4” long
o Do add organic matter or grit if planting in heavy wet soil
o Do plant in a sunny position
o Do enjoy the flowers from June to October