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Shoot User
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I have several of these and all have survived a few winters now. I have heavy clay soil too but have incorporated lots of manure and have 'built up' my borders so they rise above the garden grass and dont sit in water. i live near Liverpool/Manchester.
Cuttings take really easily too.
Posted: Thursday 14th of August 2014 02:05 PM Last reply: Thursday 14th of August 2014 02:06 PM

Re: Re: Penstemon. Garnet.

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I cant offer much advice on this, I just wondered what you think of this plant. I bought 3 of these in the 50% discount section of my local garden centre back in November and Im over Wintering them in my greenhouse.
Cheers John
Posted: Monday 9th of January 2012 11:24 AM

Re: Penstemon. Garnet.

Shoot User
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Hi- I would move it in the early spring, just before it gets too many new shoots on it. If you are really worried it won't make it, take cuttings in the coming summer/autumn and move it next year. Good luck!
Posted: Tuesday 3rd of January 2012 05:42 PM

Penstemon. Garnet.

Shoot User
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I need to move this plant a few feet.It will remain in the same border. When would be the right time? It is 2 and a half years old.
Posted: Tuesday 3rd of January 2012 12:19 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 04:27 AM

Re: Re: Penstemon

philippe berthoud
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No, they were planted in wet heavy clay so the damp site may be the problem
Posted: Tuesday 14th of June 2011 07:07 AM

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philippe berthoud
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Thank you
Philippe
Posted: Tuesday 14th of June 2011 07:06 AM

Re: Penstemon

Kathy N
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Hi, Philippe,
Did you give them a thick, dry, winter mulch? If so, I think any you plant this year will survive winter.
Kathy C.
Posted: Monday 13th of June 2011 07:17 PM

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Nicola
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Hi both - we have an about penstemon video on YouTube by plant nursery owner Bryn Bowles. The sound quality isn't great but could be of use??
Best regards, Nicola
Posted: Monday 13th of June 2011 08:11 AM Last reply: Monday 13th of June 2011 08:11 AM

Re: Penstemon

Angie Robertson
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I think the solution to your problem is to take cuttings from the plants at an appropriate time. Carol Klein done a feature on Penstemons on a TV show last year. When I watched the show, I realised that all those beautiful Penstemons I had bought last year were not going to survive but I don't have the facility to take cuttings and keep them over the winter.
I'm not an expert just a beginner gardener so am unable to give you any more advice that this, hopefully someone will give you better advice. Angie
Posted: Monday 13th of June 2011 12:10 AM

Penstemon

philippe berthoud
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I have planted several penstemon last year and all have not survived the winter. They had a magnificent display and I was looking forward to see them flower again this year. Soil is heavy clay to which I added a lot of mushroom compost. Full sun. Surrey Hampshire border. Any suggestions?
Posted: Sunday 12th of June 2011 10:50 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 09:08 PM
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