Penstemon 'Oaklea Red'

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Penstemon 'Oaklea Red'

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Category Penstemon Tags 1990's Autumn Bees Drought tolerant Marked Medium Red Summer Sun Well drained

Available 2022
Broad flowers that are deep rose red. One of my favourite reds with a densely marked throat.

Similar to Mrs Morse but with taller broader flowers

Colour: deep rose red
Throat: heavily pencilled carmine red to 3 crescents
Height: 80cm (2.25ft)
Earliest record: 1991

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