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Red Rocks® Penstemon
Penstemon x mexicali 'P008S'
Pronunciation: PEN-stem-on x meks-ih-KAL-ee
SKU #02947
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Foliage reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide; blooms reach 3 ft. tall.
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| Description | Tall, showy spikes of bright rose-red flowers rise above mounded dark green foliage throughout summer. This adaptable native hybrid thrives in a wide range of soils and conditions. Makes a colorful impact in sunny borders, meadows and naturalized gardens. A Plant Select® winner. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Redbud (Cercis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive 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. |
| History | Red Rocks Pensetemon® is hybrid of Mexican and American native penstemon wild penstemons. |
| Lore | A 1999 Plant Select® award recipient, selected for outstanding garden performance throughout the high plains and inter-mountain areas of the Rocky Mountain region. Plant Select® is a collaboration of Colorado State University, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the green industry, helping gardeners and horticultural professionals transform the American landscape to a vibrancy inspired by our western regional landscape. Penstemon has showy, nectar-rich flowers that are adored by hummingbirds. |
Details
| Description | Tall, showy spikes of bright rose-red flowers rise above mounded dark green foliage throughout summer. This adaptable native hybrid thrives in a wide range of soils and conditions. Makes a colorful impact in sunny borders, meadows and naturalized gardens. A Plant Select® winner. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Redbud (Cercis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive 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. |
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History
| History | Red Rocks Pensetemon® is hybrid of Mexican and American native penstemon wild penstemons. |
|---|---|
| Lore | A 1999 Plant Select® award recipient, selected for outstanding garden performance throughout the high plains and inter-mountain areas of the Rocky Mountain region. Plant Select® is a collaboration of Colorado State University, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the green industry, helping gardeners and horticultural professionals transform the American landscape to a vibrancy inspired by our western regional landscape. Penstemon has showy, nectar-rich flowers that are adored by hummingbirds. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Red Rocks® Penstemon produce flowers?
Summer through fall
Is Red Rocks® Penstemon evergreen or deciduous?
Red Rocks® Penstemon is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Red Rocks® Penstemon?
Red Rocks® Penstemon is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Red Rocks® Penstemon resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Red Rocks® Penstemon grow?
Red Rocks® Penstemon has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Red Rocks® Penstemon in my landscape?
Red Rocks® Penstemon is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Red Rocks® Penstemon flowers?
Red Rocks® Penstemon produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Red Rocks® Penstemon?
Red Rocks® Penstemon has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Red Rocks® Penstemon?
Good companion plants for Red Rocks® Penstemon include: Redbud (Cercis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta).
How do I care for Red Rocks® Penstemon?
Thrives in average, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive 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.
What is the history of Red Rocks® Penstemon?
Red Rocks Pensetemon® is hybrid of Mexican and American native penstemon wild penstemons.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.