Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young' — Upright, Clump-forming

Overview

Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young' is a plant with a upright, clump-forming habit in the genus Penstemon, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens and containers.

About

Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young' is a semi-evergreen, upright, clump-forming cultivar of the Penstemon genus, commonly known as beardtongues. These plants are native to North America and thrive in full sun or partial shade, making them suitable for south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. They prefer well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. This versatile cultivar is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and containers, and can be propagated through softwood or semi-ripe cuttings, as well as division.

About the genus

Penstemon, the beardtongues, is a large genus of roughly 280 species of flowering plants native to North America from northern Canada to Central America. It is the largest genus of flowering plants endemic to North America. As well as being the scientific name, penstemon is also widely used as a common name for all Penstemon species alongside beardtongues.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Penstemon

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered

Plant details

Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Suggested uses: Borders, Cottage gardens, Containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Division
Pest resistance: Slugs, Snails, Aphids
Disease resistance: Powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young'?

Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young' need?

Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

How do I propagate Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young'?

Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Division.

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