Penstemon Elegant Collection

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 alluring bell-shaped flowers in a peculiar blend of pink and blue, being neither one nor the other. This hardy semi-evergreen perennial is easy to grow, blooming over an exceptionally long period. Penstemons make a colourful contribution to herbaceous borders and wildlife areas where they will attract bees and other pollinators throughout the summer. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18").
• Penstemon 'Heavenly Blue' - Rich blue, bell-shaped flowers bear purple tinged throats that intermittently show pinker in certain conditions. Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Heavenly Blue’ is a tough, hardy perennial with a mound forming habit, perfect for attracting an array of beneficial insects to the garden. Height and spread: 50cm (20").
• Penstemon 'King George V' - Slender stems of scarlet blooms sway above clumps of narrow, semi-evergreen foliage from midsummer, persisting right through to autumn. This tough and reliable hardy perennial introduces a bold splash of colour to planting schemes and attracts nectar-hungry pollinators to the garden. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 60cm (24").
• Penstemon 'Snowstorm' - Dazzling white, bell-shaped blooms contrast beautifully with the glossy green foliage of Penstemon 'Snowstorm'. This sturdy variety boasts elegance and poise, illuminating borders with a gleaming display of summer flowers. Like most Penstemon, this hardy perennial is robust and undemanding, requiring very little aftercare once established. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 60cm (24").

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. Pot up penstemon plants and grow them on in frost free conditions until plants are well grown. Pinch out the growing tips while plants are still small to encourage bushier growth. When plants are well developed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting them outdoors into borders and patio containers. Grow penstemon in a sunny or semi shaded position on fertile, well drained soil. Penstemons can tolerate dry soils once established but dislike heavy soils that are particularly cold and wet in winter. Improve heavy soils by adding plenty of coarse grit prior to planting.