PINK SHRUB

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ronnied
Ronnied

PINK SHRUB

Asked on 20 Jul, 2008

I have this shrub I bought 4 years ago i cut it back in winter but it seems to grow mad .Does anyone know what it is and how to care for it ?

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blodyn
Blodyn

20 Jul, 2008

 

It's a Penstemon. Cut it back hard in the spring.

ronnied
Ronnied

20 Jul, 2008

 

OH MANY THANKS

Wyeboy
Wyeboy

20 Jul, 2008

 

Penstemon 'Evelyn' I think. Cut back in Spring to new growth at the bottom of the plant.

ronnied
Ronnied

21 Jul, 2008

 

many thanks for your help xxxxx Ronnie

ronnied
Ronnied

21 Jul, 2008

 

ive checked it out on line but says it only grows to 45cm wide GEE! mines about a metre wide

spritzhenry
Spritzhenry

21 Jul, 2008

 

You can take cuttings from Penstemons about now, as they are short-lived plants.

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