penstemon plants - A Selection

The fabulous colour of this penstemon shines like a jewel in borders and containers. An RHS award-winning variety, Penstemon ?Rich Ruby? bears tubular, ruby-red flowers with burgundy throats above semi-evergreen foliage.

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' combines unique red foliage with pink-white petals to create a truly stunning effect. This hardy perennial, which is also known as Beard Tongue, is sure to become the focal point of any border or patio container when it bursts into bloom in June. Furthermore, Penstemon are remarkably resilient plants that continue to flower until September or October. The 'Husker Red' variety is therefore an ideal addition to any cottage, wildlife or cut flower garden. Height:

An American native, Penstemon barbartus boasts tall stems with cylindrical blooms bursting from each leave?s axil that shows out as a prolific summer display of colour. ?Twizzle? is a hardy perennial, that isn?t quite the large-flowered variety of Penstemon that a lot of gardeners would be use to, more in touch with it?s natural beauty that brings an elegant, relaxed looking aesthetic to borders and herbaceous beds. Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 40cm (16).

Penstemon 'Snowstorm' dazzles with its striking white, bell-shaped blooms that beautifully contrast against its glossy green foliage. This elegant variety adds a touch of sophistication to borders, creating a radiant summer display. Like other Penstemon, 'Snowstorm' is a hardy and low-maintenance perennial, requiring minimal care once established. The long-lasting flowers are particularly attractive to pollinators, making it a fantastic addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. With its versatile

Penstemon Ice Cream Collection This collection comprises of three magnificent Penstemon varieties that are much-loved hardy perennials! These will definitely deserve centre stage in any garden they grow in! These show-stopping tubular flowers emerge in summer in an abundance of glossy, semi-evergreen foliage. The long-lasting blooms of Penstemon 'Ice Cream Collection' flower well into autumn, when other garden plants are past their best! Low maintenance and easy to grow, these tolerate most

These penstemons have a long blooming season, and this tall variety makes a nice focal point in fading herbaceous borders. The cylindrical rose-pink flowers with magenta throats bloom all summer and into autumn when most perennials have finished blooming. If you like pink, you'll adore Penstemon 'Pensham Just Jayne'. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).

Penstemon pinifolius ?Mersea Yellow? is more compact compared to border hybrid penstemons and much prefers rockeries, gravel areas and patio pots. This beard tongue has a spreading habit and produces fine, evergreen, pine needle-like foliage with upward-facing, yellow, tube-shaped blooms bursting into colour from June to July. Treat this penstemon as an alpine and plant in a sunny position with free-draining soil. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 40cm (16in).

Bred to cope with British winters, the Pensham Penstemons boast a strong bushy habit and semi-evergreen foliage. Penstemon 'Pensham Amelia Jayne' produces beautiful deep pink bells with defined white centres for a truly eye-catching display! Flowering from June through to October and attracting bees to its wonderful blooms, Penstemon 'Amelia Jayne' is at home in cottage garden borders or large patio containers where it will flower non-stop. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).

Pale pink, foxglove-like flowers

There will be no sour grapes if you choose to grow this hardy perennial. When the plant flowers in June, there will be plenty of pink and blue blooms to satisfy every gardener throughout the summer and well into the autumn. These flowers grow on upright spikes, which protrude from durable, semi-evergreen foliage. In spite of its name, Penstemon 'Sour Grapes' is therefore sure to bring happiness and harmony to any sunny or partially shady border or patio container. Height: 60cm (2'0); Spread:

Including four fantastic varieties, these popular hardy perennials deserve a prime spot in the garden. Eyecatching tubular flowers appear in summer above a flush of glossy, semi-evergreen foliage. The blooms of this Penstemon Collection are long-lasting and continue well into autumn. Undemanding and easy to grow, Penstemons tolerate almost any position in the garden, regardless of rain or drought.  Collection comprises:Penstemon 'Sour Grapes' - This well loved variety bears upright spikes of

A quintessential cottage garden staple, Penstemon 'Alice Hindley' boasts mauve tubular flowers suffused with lilac and pale pink, the throats white inside.

General description Penstemon 'Miniature Bells' is a fantastic hardy perennial that produces spectacular displays year after year, lasting from summer into autumn. The delightful mini-bell blooms come in shades of pink, purple, and rose, beautifully complemented by appealing blue-green foliage. This plant is ideal for borders or containers on the patio. Technical specifications Height: Up to 45 cm Spread: Up to 40 cm Supplied as: 1 x Seed Packet (50 Seeds) Installation Sow seeds from February

Penstemon 'Garnet', often referred to as Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn', is a stunning hardy perennial that brings a vibrant burst of colour to your garden. With its deep wine-red, bell-shaped flowers elegantly perched on upright stems, this variety creates a dramatic visual impact, particularly in perennial gardens and hot-coloured borders. The striking blooms not only catch the eye but also attract pollinators, making it a fantastic addition for environmentally conscious

Bred to withstand lower temperatures