Penstemon 'Schoenholzeri' - P11

Description
The Scarlet beard tongue 'Schoenholzeri' (Penstemon hartwegii) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces red, funnel-shaped flowers from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Scarlet beard tongue 'Schoenholzeri' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Penstemon hartwegii 'Firebird', Penstemon rupicola 'Ruby', Penstemon 'Paul Schönholzer'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Scarlet beard tongue 'Schoenholzeri' are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Mexico to North America.

Frost hardiness
The Scarlet beard tongue 'Schoenholzeri' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, 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
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Penstemon hartwegii 'Schoenholzeri' forms funnel-shaped, red flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden