Penstemon Snowstorm

Penstemon Snowstorm

Why Buy Me?

• Bees love this plant
• Large tubular shaped flowers
• Add height to your borders
• Easy to grow

Growing Conditions

Light:
Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth. Can tolerate light shade, but flowering may be reduced.

Soil:
Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Avoid heavy, clayey, or waterlogged soils.

Exposure:
Suitable for sheltered to exposed positions. Hardy in most UK gardens. May need protection in colder areas during severe winters.

Drought Tolerance:
Moderately drought-tolerant once established. Benefits from watering during prolonged dry spells.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time:
Best planted in spring or early autumn for good establishment.

Spacing:
Space plants about 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart. Mature height and spread typically 45–60 cm (18–24 inches).

Watering & Fertilisation:
Water regularly during the first growing season and during dry periods thereafter. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth and flowering.

Mulching & Pruning:
Mulch in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead regularly to encourage prolonged blooming. Cut back hard after flowering to maintain a compact habit.

Propagation:
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in early summer or by division. Seed propagation is possible but less common for named cultivars.

Seasonal Interest

Spring:
New green shoots and foliage emerge.

Summer:
Produces abundant pure white tubular flowers from early to late summer, creating a striking and clean appearance in the garden.

Autumn:
Flowering may continue into early autumn. Foliage remains neat.

Winter:
Deciduous; dies back in winter but regrows vigorously in spring.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife:
Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds (where present), making it valuable for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Garden Use:
Ideal for borders, wildlife gardens, and containers. Its bright white flowers add lightness and contrast in summer planting schemes.

Companion Plants:
Pairs well with:

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Echinacea

• Nepeta

• Rudbeckia

Combines nicely with plants offering contrasting colours and textures.

Transform your home and garden with the Penstemon Snowstorm, a must-have for any season. Order online now for quick and easy shopping, or drop by your local Thompson's Branch to explore it up close and get personalised recommendations.