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Hairy beardtongue Penstemon hirsutus Pygmaeus

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Exposure Hairy beardtongueSole pieno
The Hairy beardtongue should be grown outdoors; it can bear very harsh temperatures without any problems, even many degrees below zero. These plants lose the aerial part during the coldest months of the year. As spring begins, stems and leaves quickly start to reproduce.The Hairy beardtongue should be grown in a bright place, with direct sunlight.

Generalities Hairy beardtongue
The Hairy beardtongue is a plant for a rock garden. The Hairy beardtongue Is small in size; in summer it assumes a purplewhite colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round. These plants grow covering the whole land at their disposal.

Fertilization Hairy beardtongue
We suggest adding to the irrigation water, in the spring, every 20-25 days, a specific fertilizer for flowering plants. We can also mix to the soil near the plants a granular slow release fertilizer, which has a 3-4 month action.

Watering Hairy beardtongueTenere asciutto
Water rarely, about once every 1-2 weeks with 2-3 glasses of water , keeping the soil dry for a few days before watering again; when wetting we suggest avoiding surpluses, however to wet the soil deep down. Perennial plants are subject to some months of vegetational rest. During these months it isn't necessary to water them.

Treatments Hairy beardtongue
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Soil Hairy beardtongue
We suggest a substratum characterized by an excellent drainage.

Climate
peat
sand
Soil
Pumice
Bark
S. Organic
alpine
5
1
4
0
0
1
continental
4
2
4
0
0
1
mediterranean
3
3
4
0
0
1

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Notes Hairy beardtongue

When wanted we can grow these plants in a vase. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

This page concerns the weather continental it is possible to choose another climate area alpine mediterranean

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