Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn'
Thank you again
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Thanks. On a couple of the plants the old foliage is starting to look a bit rough and I was getting a bit concerned. Some of them already have new shoots at the base so this information is invaluable, thank you.
All the best
Dawn
Thanks. On a couple of the plants the old foliage is starting to look a bit rough and I was getting a bit concerned. Some of them already have new shoots at the base so this information is invaluable, thank you.
All the best
Dawn
Posted: Monday 22nd of March 2010 09:21 AM Last reply: Monday 22nd of March 2010 09:21 AM
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Hi again Dawn
Just thought I would add, I think the variety you have listed is one of the hardier ones, however, always leave the older foliage on through the winter, this helps to protect the base of the plant from frosts. Once you start to see new growth appear at the base in the spring, this is the time to prune away the old foliage just above the new growth. If you can, take some cuttings during late summer as an insurance policy against the mother plant from dying during winter.
from 'A Helping Hand'
Just thought I would add, I think the variety you have listed is one of the hardier ones, however, always leave the older foliage on through the winter, this helps to protect the base of the plant from frosts. Once you start to see new growth appear at the base in the spring, this is the time to prune away the old foliage just above the new growth. If you can, take some cuttings during late summer as an insurance policy against the mother plant from dying during winter.
from 'A Helping Hand'
Posted: Sunday 21st of March 2010 12:45 AM Last reply: Sunday 21st of March 2010 12:45 AM
Thank you
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Thank you, just what I needed to know. Thank you very much for taking the time to help.
All the best
Dawn
Thank you, just what I needed to know. Thank you very much for taking the time to help.
All the best
Dawn
Posted: Saturday 20th of March 2010 09:19 AM Last reply: Saturday 20th of March 2010 09:19 AM
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Hi Dawn,
It is still too earlier to plant Penstemons out. Wait until the end of April, when the frosts have passed; even the more hardier perennials are just beginning to get going.
Hope this helps!
from 'A Helping Hand'
It is still too earlier to plant Penstemons out. Wait until the end of April, when the frosts have passed; even the more hardier perennials are just beginning to get going.
Hope this helps!
from 'A Helping Hand'
Posted: Saturday 20th of March 2010 08:00 AM Last reply: Saturday 20th of March 2010 08:00 AM
Penstemon Plugs - Planting Out
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Last Autumn I bought some Penstemon Plugs. I have overwintered them in the greenhouse, potting them on. They are now quite big and strong. Can I plant them out yet or do I need to wait until after that last frost please?
Thanks
Dawn
Last Autumn I bought some Penstemon Plugs. I have overwintered them in the greenhouse, potting them on. They are now quite big and strong. Can I plant them out yet or do I need to wait until after that last frost please?
Thanks
Dawn
Posted: Friday 19th of March 2010 05:56 PM Last reply: Friday 11th of April 2025 05:12 PM
Cutting back and transplanting Penstemon
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Hi there - I believe that Penstemon should not be cut back in the autumn as they need their bits on to protect it throughout the winter. If any bits do die back in the winter cold it will be the tips- so having a bit more stem there will save your roots and possibly your Penstemon all together. In the spring you can cut old flowering stems back to basal foliage. Besides, the foliage will remain evergreen through winter so that is something you don't really need to be in a hurry to loose.
Division in late spring is recommended, so transplanting would probably follow this guide too. I have read somewhere that they don't like being transplanted, but if a plant isn't where you want it to be than why not try moving it- I would. Let us know how that goes if you have success.
Division in late spring is recommended, so transplanting would probably follow this guide too. I have read somewhere that they don't like being transplanted, but if a plant isn't where you want it to be than why not try moving it- I would. Let us know how that goes if you have success.
Posted: Wednesday 15th of October 2008 06:07 PM Last reply: Wednesday 15th of October 2008 06:07 PM
penstemon 'GARNET'
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I live in North Lanarkshire(scotland) - should I prune this penstemon back to ground level in spring even though we have relatively short flowering season? Or should I just give it a trim back to the new shoots? Also how does this plant respond to being moved transplanted to another spot with the same exposure, soil type and daylight?
Posted: Sunday 12th of October 2008 10:32 PM Last reply: Sunday 30th of March 2025 07:24 AM