penstemon plants - A Selection

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

The jewel coloured flowers of this award-winning penstemon will glisten in containers and borders. Penstemon ?Rich Ruby? boasts trumpet-shaped, ruby-red blooms with burgundy throats, that stand out above semi-evergreen foliage. With regular deadheading you will be rewarded with a continuous display of blooms from July to October. A great choice for wildlife gardens where they will be a magnet for bees and other beneficial pollinating insects. Also ideal for the front of borders. Height: 75cm

Penstemon 'White Bedder' is a stunning addition to any garden, bringing elegance and charm with its pure white, tubular flowers that bloom from summer well into autumn. The delicate buds, tinged with the faintest pink, open into striking blossoms that contrast beautifully with the glossy green, spear-shaped semi-evergreen foliage. This hardy perennial is not only visually appealing but also a reliable performer in borders, thriving with minimal maintenance.Perfect for creating a sophisticated

A low maintenance hardy perennial with fantastic garden performance, flowering for up to 6 months! Penstemon ?Mother of Pearl? produces spires of tube-shaped, pearlescent-mauve blooms with eye-catching, dark magenta throats throughout summer into autumn. An ideal addition for cottage and wildlife gardens as well as making a wonderful cut flower. Height 80cm (31in). Spread 50cm (20in).

Bring striking colour and year-round interest to your garden with Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'. This hardy perennial forms neat semi-evergreen clumps adorned with rich ruby-red foliage that contrasts beautifully with its delicate blush-white, trumpet-shaped flowers. Blooming from summer into autumn, it creates a sophisticated and long-lasting display perfect for borders, cottage gardens, or mixed perennial beds. Tough, resilient, and low-maintenance, Husker Red thrives in a range of

Penstemon Sweet Cherry Eye-catching bright red tubular flowers accented with white adorn the sturdy stems of Penstemon 'Sweet Cherry'. Long flowering and naturally compact, it creates a superb display in borders and patio containers where it will withstand the poorest of British weather. Easy to grow this stunning penstemon is perfect for cottage or wildlife gardens.

Step into a world of delicate charm with the Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day'. Its refined ivory white bells cascade gracefully from upright stems, presenting a picture of understated elegance. The narrow semi-evergreen foliage provides the perfect backdrop, letting the blooms stand out and capturing the hearts of gardening enthusiasts. But this plant doesn't just thrive on beauty alone. It's been meticulously bred for resilience, tailored especially for the unpredictable UK summers, ensuring it

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

Swap wedding bells for a quieter but undeniably prettier variety by planting Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day'. This hardy perennial's white, bell-shaped flowers grow on elegant, upright spikes that rise above its semi-evergreen foliage from June to October. What's more, the plant is considerably less upset by rain than the average beautiful bride. In fact, it can tolerate most weathers, as Pensham Penstemons are bred to survive in cooler climates. Height: 75cm (2'6); Spread: 60cm (2'0).

Penstemon 'Dark Towers' offers a captivating summer display with its striking contrast of dark foliage and light pink tubular blooms. This compact, bushy perennial is perfect for brightening up the front of herbaceous borders or adding a touch of elegance to patio pots. Renowned for its long-lasting floral show, 'Dark Towers' attracts pollinating insects and provides vibrant colour throughout the summer season.Ideal for various garden settings, this hardy plant thrives in sunny or semi-shaded

For months on end, sumptuous, tubular blackcurrant blossoms emerge in exquisite spikes above clumps of narrow leaves. Penstemon 'Raven' is an eye-catching cultivar, especially when combined with pale-flowered perennials like anthemis and gypsophila. It, like all penstemons, attracts pollinating insects, giving it a spot in natural habitats. This easy-to-grow semi-evergreen perennial has an RHS AGM for its garden performance. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 30cm (12).

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).

A low maintenance hardy perennial with fantastic garden performance, flowering for up to 6 months! Penstemon ?Blackbird? is one of the darkest coloured penstemons available, producing spires of tube-shaped, velvety, red wine blooms with eye-catching white throats throughout summer into autumn. An ideal addition for cottage and wildlife gardens as well as making a wonderful cut flower. Height 75cm (30in). Spread 45cm (18in)

Pretty, soft pink bells with defined white centres smother the upright stems of this hardy perennial from June right through to October. Penstemon 'Pensham Laura' is a wonderful plant for cottage garden borders, patio containers or wildlife gardens as the blooms attract bees. Part of the Pensham Penstemon series, this eye-catching semi-evergreen perennial has a strong bushy habit and has been bred to cope with whatever the British weather throws at it! Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).

A prolific, pink-flowering, hardy, dwarf penstemon perennial with dark foliage