Penstemon barbatus 'Rock Candy Ruby' - P9

Description
The Beardlip penstemon 'Rock Candy® Ruby' (Penstemon barbatus) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces pink, ray-shaped flowers from April to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Beardlip penstemon 'Rock Candy® Ruby' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Penstemon barbatus 'Novapenrub'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers * winter green

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Beardlip penstemon 'Rock Candy® Ruby' are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Mexico to North America.

Frost hardiness
The Beardlip penstemon 'Rock Candy® Ruby' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Penstemon barbatus 'Rock Candy® Ruby' forms rake-shaped, pink-red flowers from April.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden