how do you go about propagating these, I've 2 beautiful plants in the garden and would like more :)
I think the following may help!
http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0804/penstemon_cuttings.asp (http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0804/penstemon_cuttings.asp)
barkingdog
thanks, barkingdog, just what I needed :)
I have had great success with layering.I found this out by accident. Half a brick was tossed to oneside, it landed on a penstemon and I meant to remove it but forgot. When I did remove the brick I noticed the stem under it was forming roots.
Since then I always use my 'rooting brick'
one of the stems is laying down, near the ground..several shoots have come up, I'll take these for my cuttings, what d'you think ? :)
Peg it to the ground and cover with a bit of compost. Also cut the rest of the plant down and let it bulk up. Next spring split the plant as you would other perenials
thanks, ace, when do you pot them on ?
As soon as you have a viable plant, we have a later winter than you, but most things are potted on before the middle of Nov. keep them in an unheated greenhouse or poly, plant out late spring.
thanks, will have a go, the way the weather was today, I think it's spring ;D
:) they are one of the easiest plants to propagate
you can get loads of cuttings in a small plant pot and they will all take
then you have to find homes for them all, I give some away and the rest go to my lottie flower garden/ shades x
don't worry, I want these for next year's plant sale ;D