Penstemon 'King George V'

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Penstemon 'King George V'

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Category Penstemon Tags 1910's Autumn Bees Drought tolerant Marked Medium Red Summer Sun Well drained

An old variety, still very popular due to its enormous flowers in bright royal scarlet.

Colour: Bright scarlet
Throat: white with short deep carmine lines
Height: 90cm (3ft)
Earliest record: 1911

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