Carillo Rose Beardtongue
Penstemon x mexicali 'Carillo Rose'
SKU
08164
From a new, exceptionally long-flowering, heat and drought tolerant series, this wonderfully compact variety is one of best we've seen. Upright plants with glossy foliage require little care and reliably burst into bloom in late spring to early summer, providing a season-long show. Excellent for containers, as an edging plant, or at the front of borders.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Upright growth to 8 to 12 in. tall, spreading 12 in. wide. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to fall. |
| Design Ideas | Evoking the North American prairie, this compact and colorful penstemon stands out in mass plantings, especially in meadows and naturalized gardens, but is equally at home at the front of a perennial border, or in more formal bedding style gardening. A mainstay of the hummingbird and butterfly garden. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Provide well drained, moderately fertile soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Avoid overly wet winter conditions. Shear spent blooms to promote re-bloom. Cut back to the ground at season-end.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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