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Edward Wilson - famous Penstemon plant breeder

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ideasguy:
Thanks for that info Eric. I used to read in gardening books and magazines that you should take cuttings of all your favourite tender perennials at end of season, and I'm pretty certain Penstemons were mentioned. I have a feeling that some varieties are easier than others.
I'm going to try some cuttings now using two methods - a) 50/50 compost and hort. grit (small graded 5mm stones for drainage) and b) a few cuttings in a jamjar of water - after they show white roots developing ::) I will then pot them up - it would be an interesting experiment for James and me  ;D (he loves gardening and is picking up lots of information as we chat away while working).
In both cases I'll take heel cuttings (as you would get from an older plant like your friend has done).
I suspect unripened tip cuttings would collapse but I suppose its also worth a try.

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