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