Penstemon 'Mrs Oliver'

Penstemon

How to grow Penstemon 'Mrs Oliver'

  • 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 Mrs Oliver is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.0 as Mrs Oliver likes to be in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Mrs Oliver from seed

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

Transplanting Mrs Oliver

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

Harvesting Mrs Oliver