Penstemon 'Lilac Frost'

Penstemon

How to grow Penstemon 'Lilac Frost'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Lilac Frost is thought of as hardy, so Lilac Frost will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Lilac Frost requires a soil ph of 5.5 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Lilac Frost from seed

Cover with a fine sprinkling of compost/vermiculite, do not exclude light.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Lilac Frost about 63 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Lilac Frost

Acclimatise over 10-15 days prior to transplant.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lilac Frost is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Lilac Frost