Penstemon

A much improved favourite from more than two centuries ago!

Selected and hybridised from the wild form from North America; just as the late Mr Russell did so much to improve the common or wild Lupin a succession of seedsmen, possibly including our own ancestors, have really excelled in producing such a worthwhile colourful perennial plant for your garden.

They produce spikes of flowers that resemble Snap Dragons (Antirrhinums) from deep purple, crimson red, bright pink and a host of intermediate shades and bi-colours.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

• Perennial.
• Flower June to October.
• Grows to approximately 2 feet (75 cm) tall.
• Thrive in full sun or partial shade and most soil types.
• Plant 18" (45 cm) apart.
• Dead head to prolong flowering.