Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Penstemons produce foxglove-like flowers, which look fantastic in informal and cottage garden schemes, and are extremely attractive to bumblebees.
They thrive in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. Many penstemon varieties are hardy in all but the harshest winters, but do move plants under cover or take summer cuttings if you want to make sure your plants will last through winter.
Penstemon ‘Heavenly Blue' bears pretty, tubular flowers that are an intriguing blend of purple and blue, appearing from May to October. It’s ideal for growing at the front of a sunny border, or in pots on the patio.Plants may need protection in colder regions. Apply a thick mulch of well-rotted manure or compost in autumn to protect the roots. Plants can be propagated by seed but they won’t come true. For better results, divide Penstemon ‘Heavenly Blue’ in spring.
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Penstemon ‘Heavenly blue’ and wildlife
Penstemon ‘Heavenly blue’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Penstemon ‘Heavenly blue’ poisonous?
Penstemon ‘Heavenly blue’ has no toxic effects reported.
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Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Penstemon 'Heavenly Blue'
