Bedding Penstemons (of garden/hybrid origin)

Penstemons (also called beardtongues) are the largest genus of flowering plants native to North America and come in various sizes, shapes, and colors. Throughout the 1900s penstemon species from Mexico and the Southwest U.S. were imported to Europe and bred and hybridized specifically for long, showy blooms and adaptability into traditional Western gardens. Many of these hybrids (and their descendants) are still around today and have been a staple of pollinator gardens everywhere. 

Care: Old stems provide winter protection to new spring growth so it is best to prune them in the spring after severe winter weather has passed. They can be pruned quite severely down to around 6 inches above the ground. Additionally, adding a layer of gravel around their crown can increase longevity by improving drainage and preventing crown rot.

Our Selection

Penstemon 'Blackbird'

Penstemon 'Catherine de la Mare'

Penstemon 'Cherry Glow'

Penstemon 'Coral Kissed'

Penstemon 'Elfin Pink'

Penstemon 'Elizabeth Cozzens'

Penstemon 'Enor'

Penstemon 'Evelyn'

Penstemon 'Firebird'

Penstemon 'Flamingo'

Penstemon 'Garden Star'

Penstemon 'Garnet'

Penstemon 'Geoff Hamilton'

Penstemon 'Ghent Purple'

Penstemon 'Gilchrist'

Penstemon 'Joy'

Penstemon 'Midnight'

Penstemon 'Mother of Pearl'

Penstemon 'Papal Purple'

Penstemon 'Pershore Pink Necklace'

Penstemon 'Purple Bedder'

Penstemon 'Purple Giant

Penstemon 'Purple Passion'

Penstemon 'Purple Tiger'

Penstemon 'Raspberry Flair'

Penstemon 'Raspberry Wine'

Penstemon 'Raven'

Penstemon 'Red Hot Kissed'

Penstemon 'Red Trumpet'

Penstemon 'Sutton's Pink Bedder'

Penstemon 'Thorn'

Penstemon 'Violet Kissed'

Penstemon 'Wine Kissed'

Penstemon 'Wisley Pink'