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 PronunciationPEN-steh-mun
Average Size at MaturityFast growing; reaches 20 to 24 in. tall, 18 to 24. in. wide.
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/ EvergreenHerbaceous
Flower AttributeLong Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Garden StyleCottage, Mediterranean, Rustic
Growth HabitUpright
Growth RateFast
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Accent, Edging, Wildlife Garden
Light NeedsFull sun
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Soil NeedsFlower & Rose Food
Special FeatureAttracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise
Water NeedsLow
Watering NeedsOnce established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
Key FeatureShowy Summer Flowers
Penstemon 'Sunburst Ruby'

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