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ronnied

By Ronnied

United Kingdom

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

20 Jul, 2008

 

OH MANY THANKS

20 Jul, 2008

 

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

20 Jul, 2008

 

many thanks for your help xxxxx Ronnie

21 Jul, 2008

 

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

21 Jul, 2008

 

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

21 Jul, 2008

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