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Penstemon 'Cherry Sparks'

 
Penstemon 'Cherry Sparks'
beardtongue
Penstemon 'Cherry Sparks'

Common name beardtongue
Family plantaginaceae
Life cycle perennial (Z5-9)
Flowers red (spring-summer)
Size 18-20"
Light sun
Cultural notes well drained soil

Hybrid large-flowered penstemon, creating quite an impressive show when in full bloom. The mound of fresh-green lance-shaped foliage is an asset too. Purchased in autumn, it started flowering in late March. I hope it repeats through the season...

beardtongue
Buds a-bursting, late March 2018
Penstemon 'Cherry Sparks'
Newly planted, October 2017

This plant used to grow in our garden, but it slipped away...

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