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Botanical name
Penstemon heterophyllus 'Electric Blue'
Other names
Penstemon 'Electric Blue'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Electric Blue' _ 'Electric Blue' is an evergreen perennial with silvery-green foliage. From mid spring to early summer, it bears racemes of tubular, electric blue flowers, tinged with purple, on reddish stems.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Upright, Bushy
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Colour
Flower
Blue in Spring; Blue in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Penstemon heterophyllus 'Electric Blue' (Penstemon 'Electric Blue') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered