Golden-beard penstemon 'Cambridge Mix'

Penstemon barbatus

How to grow Golden-beard penstemon 'Cambridge Mix'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cambridge Mix 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). A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Cambridge Mix as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Cambridge Mix from seed

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

Transplanting Cambridge Mix

As Cambridge Mix is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Cambridge Mix