Penstemon 'Catherine De La Mare' (Penstemon Catherine De La Mare)
Penstemon 'Catherine De La Mare' (Penstemon Catherine De La Mare)
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Penstemon Catherine De La Mare is a striking perennial admired for its elegant spikes of soft lavender-purple flowers that bloom continuously from late spring through to autumn. Its upright growth habit and attractive mid green foliage make it an excellent choice for cottage gardens, mixed borders, and feature plantings where long-lasting seasonal colour is desired. The flowers also attract bees and beneficial pollinators, adding life and movement to the garden
Thriving in full sun to part shade, this hardy semi-evergreen variety performs best in well-drained soils and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its extended flowering season, reliable performance, and graceful appearance make it a popular option for gardeners seeking a low maintenance plant that delivers colour and structure across multiple seasons
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Mature height
60cm – 90cm
Mature width
45cm – 60cm
Spacing
40cm – 60cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Semi-evergreen in mild climates; may die back in colder regions
Foliage
Mid-green lance-shaped foliage forming an upright, clumping habit
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers from late spring through autumn with abundant tubular blooms in soft lavender-purple tones; minimal ornamental seed production after flowering
Sun tolerance
Prefers full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; remove spent flower spikes to encourage repeat flowering. Cut back lightly after flowering or in early spring to maintain compact growth. Prefers well-drained soil
Root System
Fibrous, moderately deep root system suited to garden beds, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial borders