Product description
Soft rose-pink blooms and elegant upright stems make Penstemon Hidcote Pink a standout choice for adding gentle colour and movement to borders, beds, and patio displays. Its tubular flowers are held on strong stems that sway lightly in the breeze, creating a natural, relaxed look in any outdoor space. This much loved Beard Tongue flowers from mid-summer right through to autumn, offering a long season of interest when much of the garden is beginning to fade.
Happy in full sun or partial shade, Hidcote Pink grows well in well drained soil or containers, where its long flowering period can be enjoyed up close. Supplied garden ready, it establishes quickly and attracts bees and other pollinators as it blooms, offering an easy way to extend colour and life in your outdoor space.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink'
Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink'
Product description
Soft rose-pink blooms and elegant upright stems make Penstemon Hidcote Pink a standout choice for adding gentle colour and movement to borders, beds, and patio displays. Its tubular flowers are held on strong stems that sway lightly in the breeze, creating a natural, relaxed look in any outdoor space. This much loved Beard Tongue flowers from mid-summer right through to autumn, offering a long season of interest when much of the garden is beginning to fade.
Happy in full sun or partial shade, Hidcote Pink grows well in well drained soil or containers, where its long flowering period can be enjoyed up close. Supplied garden ready, it establishes quickly and attracts bees and other pollinators as it blooms, offering an easy way to extend colour and life in your outdoor space.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Leaving some of the old stems on Penstemon over winter helps protect the crown from cold and excess moisture. Cut it back in spring instead, once new shoots appear, so the plant can use that fresh growth as a guide for healthy, strong regrowth.
How to Water
Water Penstemon regularly during its first few weeks after planting to help it settle and produce strong new growth. Through the growing season, give the plant a light drink whenever the soil begins to dry out, avoiding waterlogging to keep the roots healthy.
How to Plant
Plant Penstemon in well‑drained soil in full sun or partial shade, spacing each plant around 30-40cm apart to allow it to develop its natural shape. Set the plant at the same depth it was growing in its pot, firming the soil gently around the base to help it establish.
