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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).
Penstemon Elegant Collection
