Penstemon 'Parade of Parrots' (VR)

Penstemon 'Parade of Parrots' (VR)

Upright and gloriously floriferous Penstemon, the strong dark-flushed stems supporting the gorgeous floral display. The large claret-coloured flowers dazzle, entertain, and attract pollinators all day long from early summer to first frost. Healthy and stand-out in the border.

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Price: £42.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy Perennial (H4 -10°C to -5°C)

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

June - September

Height x Spread:

60 x 45 cm

Available to Order:

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Recommend Sales:

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Narrative Description:

Upright and gloriously floriferous Penstemon, the strong dark-flushed stems supporting the gorgeous floral display. The large claret-coloured flowers dazzle, entertain, and attract pollinators all day long from early summer to first frost. Healthy and stand-out in the border.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun or partial shade, and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for planting in borders and containers.

Accreditations /
Awards:

New to the Catalogue

Resilience:

Hardy Perennial (H4 -10°C to -5°C)

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

60 x 45 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Drought Tolerant

Typical Season:

Summer

Autumn

Flower Colour:

Red

Purple

Foliage Colour:

Green

Flowering Time:

June - September

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive at least three years in normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Prune after flowering to rejuvenate and promote further flowers.

Cultural Information

Family:

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Genus:

Penstemon

Cultivar:

Parade of Parrots

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

9cm

11cm

1Ltr

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

16 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Requires Pinching / Cutting Back

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

N/A

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:41/2651/2604/2709/2714/27
Qty:410271414

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£4.05)

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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