Chaparral penstemon 'Heavenly Blue'

Penstemon heterophyllus

How to grow Chaparral penstemon 'Heavenly Blue'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Dead heading significantly prolongs the flowering season up to the first frosts

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Heavenly Blue is thought of as hardy, so Heavenly Blue will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing Heavenly Blue from seed

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

Transplanting Heavenly Blue

Choose an open sunny spot and dig in extra organic matter before planting

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

Harvesting Heavenly Blue