Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink' - P9

Description
The Beardlip penstemon 'Hidcote Pink' (Penstemon barbatus) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces pink flowers from July to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Beardlip penstemon 'Hidcote Pink' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Beardlip penstemon 'Hidcote Pink' are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Mexico to North America.

Frost hardiness
The Beardlip penstemon 'Hidcote Pink' 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 'Hidcote Pink' forms pink flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden