Penstemon 'Picotee Red' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Beardlip penstemon 'Picotee Red' (Penstemon barbatus) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces red and white flowers from July to September. 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 'Picotee Red' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Spread
Mexico to North America.

Frost hardiness
The Beardlip penstemon 'Picotee Red' 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 'Picotee Red' forms red-white flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden