Penstemons

Lulu · « **on:** September 01, 2013, 21:33 »

I have a couple pf penstemons which last year I left and did not cut them down or trim them as I was wary that his might kill them. Now of course they are really leggy, so should they be cut down for the winter? if so to what height and when? grateful for any help

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snowdrops · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2013, 21:40 »

I leave them until the new growth starts in Spring & then prune them,gives them a chance to get through the winter. If they are a big plant try taking out about 1/2 of the stems out now,they might just put on enough new growth & have chance to harden before the frosts arrive.

Goosegirl · « **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2013, 13:16 »

They are quite amenable for cuttings to be taken off the growth and potted up in case some don't survive the winter.

Lulu · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2013, 22:00 »

Thank you might try both suggestions

Sweetpea C · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2013, 09:44 »

Quote from: Goosegirl on September 02, 2013, 13:16

They are quite amenable for cuttings to be taken off the growth and potted up in case some don't survive the winter.

I'm just about to do that, do you keep them inside the greenhouse or coldframe?

mumofstig · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2013, 09:48 »

I keep mine in the greenhouse with the fuschias, and fleece them if it gets really cold.

sunshineband · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2013, 11:37 »

They do shoot from old woody growth in the Spring, after they have been cut back

Assuming they do not get frozen solid of course

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