Penstemon 'Myddelton Gem'

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Penstemon 'Myddelton Gem'

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Category Penstemon Tags 1900's Autumn Bees Drought tolerant Marked Medium Red Summer Sun Well drained

Available 2022

Similar to Southgate Gem and bred around the same time. A good old variety.

Colour: Rosine but slightly paler on the front of the lobes
Throat: white with a few faint smudges in the mouth
Height: 75cm (2’6”)
Earliest record: 1905

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