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'Strawberries and Cream' is a semi-evergreen perennial with beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers borne over a long period from May to November. The incredibly marked flowers are a creamy white with splotches of pale pink and red. Penstemons are wonderfully easy to grow, accepting of a variety of conditions and positions in the garden.
Please note herbaceous plants naturally die-back during the colder months. We always ensure plants have at least some growth during this time, however when buying during October through to March, the growth may be minimal and the foliage may be discoloured from winter cold. These plants are waiting for the warmer conditions of spring when they can produce new growth from below the soil.
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Growing Information
| Common Name | Beardtongue |
|---|---|
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Exposure | Exposed, Sheltered |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Height (Max.) | 50-100cm |
| Spread (Max.) | 30cm |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
| Flower Colour | Light Pink, Red, White |
| Planting | Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering. Keep protected from winter frosts with a layer of mulch. |
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4L, 2L & 1L refer to pot volume in litres. 9cm, 7cm & 5cm refer to pot diameter. These are common terms used in plant retail to indicate the size of a plant root system. Leaf & stem growth on plants varies widely by variety and time of year. Usually, 1L/2L/4L plants can be anywhere between 20-60cm tall & 5/7/9cm plants will be around 10-30cm tall. However, this may be less if the plant is naturally low growing or if it is a herbaceous plant in winter.
Plug plants are small plants grown from seeds or cuttings in cell trays. Their root systems start from about 1cm and the largest plug plants, described as extra-large or jumbo, are usually around 4cm. Plug plants can be great value to buy but they will need some extra care to get them started. We recommend planting each plug plant into its own 7 or 9cm pot (about the size of a standard mug), NOT directly into open ground or large pots. Ensure the pot has plenty of holes underneath and preferably over two tiers for even better drainage.