Cha Cha Hot Pink Penstemon
Penstemon 'Cha Cha Hot Pink' PP #26,699
SKU
31890
The electrifying, hot pink flowers of this easy perennial are sure to be the brightest spot in the garden and a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. Dark green leaves cloak its upright, bushy form, with abundant blooms starting in late spring to early summer, continuing into fall in many climates. Perfect for borders and mixed containers, and a cutting garden essential!
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PEN-stem-on |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 18 to 20 in. tall and wide; bloom stalks to 27 inches. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Switch Grass (Panicum); Sedum (Sedum) |
Prefers average to lean, well-drained soils; highly adaptable. Water deeply at regular intervals during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed sparingly during growing season. Shear spent flowers to encourage continued bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant