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Penstemon Raven | Beard Tongue
Penstemon Raven | Beard Tongue

Penstemon Raven | Beard Tongue

SKU: RH30003081
9cm pot
£8.99
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
3 × 9cm pots
£19.99 £6.66 each
In stock (despatch in 2-3 working days)
2 litre pot
£19.99
Available to order from autumn
3 × 2 litre pots
£49.99 £16.66 each
Available to order from autumn
Order by Wednesday for delivery before bank holiday weekend
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Standard £5.99

Overview

Elegant spikes of small, tubular, foxglove-like flowers appear from July to October among lance-shaped, bright green leaves. This easy-to-grow perennial will quickly form large, leafy clumps and is perfect for adding a splash of colour to the middle of a sunny, well-drained border. If you deadhead regularly, the flowers will persist until the first frosts. The rich, deep purple flowers of this variety contrast particularly well with purples and acid greens.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: June to October
  • Hardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection in cold areas)

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Remove the faded blooms regularly to prolong flowering. Apply a dry mulch around the base of the plant to protect the roots from frost damage and cut back in spring when new shoots appear low down on the stem. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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