Penstemon angustifolius
PAGODA PENSTEMON
SALE: Buy 1 get 2 packs
Packed spires of brilliant blue, each bloom with white banded throat.
Not listed for entry to WA
Sun to Part-Shade.
Water-wise & dry hardy.
Frost hardy.
Enjoys sandy soils, gravel, and poorer soils.
45cm High x 30cm Wide.
SEED SOWING ADVICE:
Sow indoors in winter, spring or autumn, whenever suitable temperatures can be given.
Sow indoors for best germination: First sow the seeds in a punnet on the surface of good quality seed raising mix.
Now gently pat the seeds to the surface of the mix and barely cover with fine sieved mix/grit/fine vermiculite.
Place in a well lit position (not in any direct sunlight).
Temperatures of 18-22°C at this pre-conditioning stage, are best for optimum and rapid germination
And keep moist for 2-4 weeks, at 18-22°C to pre-condition.
Then wrap the moist punnet in cling wrap & place in the fridge (not freezer) for 4-6 weeks.
Now remove, unwrap & place a cool, well-lit position (not in any direct sunlight).
Temperatures of 12-15C are best now for germination.
Continue to keep consistently moist.
Seedlings will begin to emerge in approx. 18-21 days.
Seed Count: 50 seeds per pack approx.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count, and give a generous serve).
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