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Penstemon acuminatus
Cultivation Notes
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| Latin Name: | Penstemon acuminatus |
| Common Name: | Sand-dune penstemon |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
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| Known Hazards: | None known |
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Author: Douglas.
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| Habit: Perennial |
| Habitat: Dry, open, commonly sandy places at low elevations, often on dunes[60. |
| Height: 0.6 Width: 0.3 |
Cultivation Details:
Succeeds in ordinary rich garden soils so long as they are well-drained[1]. Succeeds in dry soils. Requires a position in full sun[188].
Many members of this genus are very cold hardy, but do not prosper in Britain because they dislike winter wet. This species is more tolerant of British conditions than many other members of the genus[200]. Judging by its native habitat, it is likely to succeed in maritime exposure[K].
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Propagation Notes:
Seed - sow February to March in a greenhouse and plant out in late spring. Alternatively, the seed can be sown in June, the seedlings overwintered in a greenhouse and then planted out in the following spring[1].
Division in autumn[111].
Cuttings can be taken throughout the growing season, though August/September is best[1].
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