Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

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Category Penstemon Tags 1980's Bees Drought tolerant Medium Species Spring Summer Sun Unmarked Well drained White

A variety with a long period of interest which starts as soon as the deep crimson-red leaves emerge in the spring. These leaves then mature to a slightly less intense colour . The leaves form a rosette below the tall flower spike.

Colour: white with a tinge of pink
Throat: white
Height: 90cm (3ft)
Earliest record: 1983

Cultivation Do's and Dont's

o Do deadhead regularly
o Don’t prune until spring
o Do prune old growth when new shoots are 3-4” long
o Do add organic matter or grit if planting in heavy wet soil
o Do plant in a sunny position
o Do enjoy the flowers from June to October