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Penstemon 'Vesuvius'

£7.50

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One of the Volcano Series that are great for growing in pots and containers. Also happy in the ground Vesuvius is a neat upright grower that is very floriferous.

  • Colour: purple blue solid colour outside tube
  • Throat: open and white with purple streaking
  • Height: 60cm (2ft)                     
  • Earliest record: late 1990's


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