Penstemon
'Amelia Jane'
Amelia Jane Penstemon
Family |
Poaceae |
Genus |
Penstemon |
Cultivar |
'Amelia Jane' |
Category |
Annuals |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8 - 9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-10) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) |
14 - 23 |
Height |
0.5 - 1 m |
Spread |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
General Description |
P. 'Amelia Jane' blooms reddish-pink, cupped flowers. |
Landscape |
Flower borders, flower beds. |
Cultivation |
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil preferably in full sun. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry winter mulch. |
Shape |
Bushy. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Be weary of slugs, snails, chrysanthemum eelworms, and downy mildew. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. |
Propagation |
Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. |