Penstemon 'Amelia Jane' (Amelia Jane Penstemon)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| Cultivar | 'Amelia Jane' |
| Category | Annuals |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | P. 'Amelia Jane' blooms reddish-pink, cupped flowers. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Flower borders, flower beds. |
| Propagation | Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. |
| Cultivation | Grow in fertile, well-drained soil preferably in full sun. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry winter mulch. |
| Pests | Be weary of slugs, snails, chrysanthemum eelworms, and downy mildew. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Penstemon 'Amelia Jane', form. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.
Penstemon 'Amelia Jane', leaf. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.
Penstemon 'Amelia Jane', flower. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.