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Penstemon mexicali 'Miniature Bells' ™

Penstemon mexicali 'Miniature Bells' ™
Penstemon mexicali 'Miniature Bells' ™
Short code: 7697
Height: 45cm/18"
Description: A stunning mixture of pink, purple and rose shaded blooms on dwarf plants suited to 10cm pot production. Common name: Beard Tongue
Awards:
 
Fleuroselect Quality Award
Fleuroselect Quality Award

Sowing/Growing information
Sowing Sow from May to July for flowering plants in June the following year or sow in January for a late flowering crop in July/August. Using a 286 plug tray or slightly larger sized unit, sow on to the surface of a moist well drained seed sowing compost lightly cover the seed with vermiculite and propagate at 15 to 18C. Germination should take place after 2 weeks.
Growing Grow on the seedlings in a lightly shaded area until they are established and fill the tray. Pot on in late August - September in to 1 litre pots or put 3 plugs in to 2 or 3 litre pots. Over winter in a well ventilated unheated glasshouse or tunnel for sales the following March / April or for flowering plants ready to sell in early May to June.
Flowering Period July to September
Hardiness Hardy Perennial
Zone us 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Classification
Product Seeds
Genus Penstemon
Variety Miniature Bells Mixed
Groups
First Year Flowering Perennial YES
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