Will penstemons be OK in full sun?
Four out of seven of my little Penstemon Raven plants (bought as 9cm pots, potted on) have come good. First two, now three are definitely, definitively dead. I was going to plant them under roses in my east garden, with less fierce morning sun, but the reduced number has foiled my plan so I have something else to plant there instead.
I am now thinking of dotting them around in my south-facing border to fill some gaps. Some of the gaps are at the front and exposed to the full brunt of my hot sun. Is this wise? Would they be better placed in the middle of a border somewhere, with their roots and lower foliage shaded by other plants? Would they flop at the front anyway?
Never grown them before, so a steer would be much appreciated, thanks.
I am now thinking of dotting them around in my south-facing border to fill some gaps. Some of the gaps are at the front and exposed to the full brunt of my hot sun. Is this wise? Would they be better placed in the middle of a border somewhere, with their roots and lower foliage shaded by other plants? Would they flop at the front anyway?
Never grown them before, so a steer would be much appreciated, thanks.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
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