Penstemon

Penstemons have a long flowering season, from midsummer till the first frosts. The Autumn flowering is spectacular and a bright show is guaranteed. The snapdragon like blooms come in shades of blue, white, pink, red and purple. An easy plant to grow, the Penstemon should be planted in a sunny/semi shaded site in free draining soil. Penstemons are normally perfectly hardy in most parts of Great Britain and zones 5 and above in North America. As an insurance policy it pays to overwinter a few autumn struck cuttings in a cool, but frost-free area. The following varieties are reliable. Penstemon " King George V": Handsome crimson flowers with a white throat. 3 ft. Penstemon "Appleblossom" : Baby pink and white" 3 ft. Penstemon " Burgundy" : Deep red. 2 ft.