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Penstemon (likely)
Glossy leaves with red-tinged edges, 28 Sept 2026

Penstemon (likely)

Penstemon (likely; tbc)

Glossy leaves with red-tinged edges, most likely a penstemon. Identity tbc. Leave the old stems on over winter and cut back in spring.

Part of the kitchen bed, planted out in spring 2026.

Common name
Penstemon (likely)
Section
Beds
Spot
Garden (kitchen bed)
Soil
Garden soil (tbc)
Options
Potential

If confirmed as penstemon, a flowering perennial for a border or container, with scope for further propagation.

From
Grown on from online plugs, or bought from a local independent garden centre, spring 2026
Age
About 1 year
Next repot
Not needed: it's in the ground
Edible
❌ Not for eating.
Hardy
✅ Fully
Garden-centre price
about £6

Care & updates

What to expect
Dies back or rests over winter and comes back strong in spring, flowering through summer. Flowers Jun–Sep.
Feeding
Every 21 days, May–Aug, with Tomato feed (high potash) for flowers

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