| Common Name | Penstemon |
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| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP18170 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August, September, October |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It differs from 'Pink Chablis' in that it is much shorter and more compact, makes a bigger impact in bloom. |
| Landscape Value | Mixed beds, sun garden, cottage garden, bank. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 5" / 12" / 9" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | May not bloom until 2nd year from 4" pot. Should have gravel mulch at the crown to protect from crown rot. Over watering or over-fertilizing will cause death. |
Penstemon ‘Coral Carpet’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This tight, compact, heavily blooming hybrid is refined. Not only is it tolerant of poor soil, the rosettes are neat and glossy. Large coral spikes of flowers rise over the foliage.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 5″ / 12″ / 9″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 1.8 – 2.2 |
| pH | 5.0 – 7.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | Growing-on temps- 65°F-75°F / day & 60°F-65°F /nights. Vernalization does not impact flowering. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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