QuestionsHow to growFlowersBorder Perennial Flowerspenstemon- 0 Vote Up Vote Down Kevin Breslin asked 15 years ago Gerry, I planted Penstemon late last summer but neglected to cut off the stems in Autumn. They are about 450mm high now with straggley stems and leaves! Should I cut them down now or leave them to get through the summer. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Penstemon can be cut down in February just before growth begins.