Penstemon ‘Firebird’ Red

Description

(Penstemon heterophyllus)

Penstemons are an excellent garden plant. They are easy to grow, attractive for most of the year and flowers generously. Native birds use them as a food source.

POSITION & USES

Penstemons work well with other perennials and lower growing shrubs, in large pots and the garden. They prefer a sunny position and normal garden soil with good drainage.

CULTIVATION

For best results fertilise at the beginning of spring. During winter prune to a woody frame about 30cm from the ground.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.

Plant Attributes

HAT COLOUR Red
SPECIAL QUALITIES Penstemons are an excellent garden plant. It is easy to grow, attractive for most of the year and flowers generously. Native birds use it as a food source.
FLOWERS The tubular flowers are produced along upright stems from late spring to autumn and into winter in milder climates.
PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE 4-6
HABIT A bushy perennial plant with upright stems that bear the tubular flowers.
WIDTH 80cm
HEIGHT 80cm