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Penstemon mexicali Mini-Bells™ Red

Scientific Name : Penstemon hybrida
Common Name : Beard Tongue
Hardiness Zone : 7a - 9a
Hardiness Degree : 0°F (-18°C)
Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Mounded
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 18 - 20" (46 - 51cm)
Height : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)
Width : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Prolific rebloomer with vibrant flowers and a compact habit.
Idea & Tips : Prefers well-drained soil in full sun, although it will tolerate a wide range of soils and conditions.
Grower InformationFlowers profusely in early Spring and reblooms in Fall.
  • Compact, interspecific Penstemon.
  • Full, upright habit.
  • Dark green foliage.

Stunning rose-red flowers.
'Balmibred'
Protection InformationPP30,699
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
  • Propagation Guide
    • Media EC/pH:
      EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
      Soil Temperature:
      70-72°F (21-22°C)
      Rooting Hormone:
      500 ppm IBA
      Mist:
      Low to moderate
      Fertilization:
      50-75 ppm N when roots become visible
      Pinching:
      Recommended.
      Transplanting:
      35-42 days after sticking
      Comments:
      Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting media.
    • Media pH:
      5.8-6.2
      Temperature:
      Nights: 55 to 70°F (13 to 21°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
      Light Level (fc):
      3,000 to 5,000
      Vernalization:
      No
      Daylength:
      Long day obligate
      Watering:
      Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
      Fertilization:
      Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
      Pinch After Transplant:
      Yes
      Plant Growth Regulators:
      PGRs generally not needed
      Pests and Fungal Diseases:
      Aphids, spider mites
    • 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
      Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
      1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
      Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
      2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
      Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
      Bloom Months:
      June to August

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