Penstemon 'Sunburst Ruby'

Penstemon ‘Sunburst Ruby’

code: 997

long-flowering plant

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 30 cm
Maximum Height: 45 cm

A new and completely hardy, long-flowering plant, which produces from early summer into late autumn a seemingly endless succession of white throated, bright red flowers.

Sowing advice:
For best results, sow seeds immediately onto a good soil-based compost. Cover the seeds with fine grit or compost to approximately their own depth. They can be sown at any time, and germination can sometimes be quicker if kept at 15 to 20 degrees C. However, we sow most seeds in an unheated greenhouse and wait for natural germination as many seeds have built-in dormancy mechanisms, and often wait for spring before emerging regardless of when they are sown. But spring sowing will obviously give them a full season of growth if successful germination occurs.

More information:

Botanical Pronunciation PEN-steh-mun
Average Size at Maturity Fast growing; reaches 20 to 24 in. tall, 18 to 24. in. wide.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/ Evergreen Herbaceous
Flower Attribute Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Garden Style Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic
Growth Habit Upright
Growth Rate Fast
Landscape Use Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Accent, Edging, Wildlife Garden
Light Needs Full sun
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Soil Needs Flower & Rose Food
Special Feature Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise
Water Needs Low
Watering Needs Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
Key Feature Showy Summer Flowers

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