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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
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.
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