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Penstemon Flamingo

Common name: Beardtongue

You will add a pop of pink in your garden with this vibrant, easy-care perennial.

-5 to -10°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators
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Penstemon 'Flamingo' produces spires of coral pink and white foxglove-like blooms from May until October every year.Penstemon, known as 'Beard-tongues', are some of the most versatile, valued, and floriferous perennials you can grow in your garden. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators and drought tolerant once established.Penstemon prefer to grow in moist, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade in any aspect.Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage more flowers.Prune last year's foliage back in spring to about 15cm above ground level to allow fresh growth come through at the base. Propagate by division in spring or softwood cuttings in summer.
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Key Information
Latin Name Penstemon Flamingo 1 litre pot
Common Name Beardtongue
Hardiness H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour Pink
Type Perennial
Format 1 Litre Pots
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Semi-Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m) 0.80 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.60
Soil Conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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