Quartz® Rose Beardtongue
Penstemon 'Novapenros' PP #27,919
SKU
41610
Sturdy upright spikes of bright, large, nectar-rich flowers that will bloom continuously throughout summer, with periodic light pruning to promote rebloom. Each rose-pink flower features a visible white throat. Excellent heat and drought tolerant color for a border front, edging a walkway, or a container. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | PEN-steh-mun |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 20 to 24 in. tall, 18 to 24. in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Accent, Edging, 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. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Clump Forming, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Remove spent flowers to encourage repeat bloom. Cut back old foliage in spring before new growth emerges.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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