{"title":"Penstemon Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMay is one of the best times to plant Penstemon. Planting them just after the last of the frosts will give them just enough time to establish a good root system before they start putting on flower bud. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese reliable border perennials have a long flowering season and come in wide range of colours. Rosy has chosen to concentrate on producing many of the older cultivars which have a proven track record. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Our top tips for success with Penstemon.\" href=\"https:\/\/hardys-freefolk-nursery.myshopify.com\/blogs\/news\/the-penstemon-collection\"\u003eDiscover our top tips for success\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"penstemon-glaber-roundway-snowflake","title":"Penstemon glaber 'Roundway Snowflake'","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Roundway Snowflake' is a shrub-like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/em\u003e. It has glossy green, lance-shaped narrow foliage covering the tall upright stems, which bear small tubular pure white flowers throughout summer. Stamens protrude from the throats of its flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for a white border, this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflowers throughout the summer and into the autumn. Ideal for the front or middle of your borders providing that the soil is both fertile and well-drained Performs best in sun or very light-shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 45cm x 45cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922097992022,"sku":"106606","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Penstemonglaber_RoundwaySnowflake.jpg?v=1780156042"},{"product_id":"penstemon-hidcote-pink","title":"Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Hidcote Pink' has racemes of gorgeous pink tubular flowers with dark pink and white streaked throats. An easy to grow perennial, which is great for pollinators too, this \u003cem\u003ePenstemon \u003c\/em\u003eflowers for the whole of summer. It has a bushy growth habit with stems bearing narrow green lance-shaped foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep deadheading this perennial as the flowers fade to encourage more flowers to develop. Do not be tempted to cut this perennial down before the winter. In spring, after the last frosts have passed, cut the plant back hard. These gorgeous flowers look fantastic in any borders or beds. Happy to grow in any fertile, moisture retentive, free-draining soil, in sun or partial shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 60cm x 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53771599282518,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Penstemon_HidcotePink_-1.jpg?v=1775146869"},{"product_id":"penstemon-lilac-and-burgundy","title":"Penstemon 'Lilac and Burgundy'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the prettiest \u003cem\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/em\u003e around, 'Lilac and Burgundy' is very elegant; its lilac bell flowers, each boldly marked with a burgundy and white striped throat over green dagger-like foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts willowy form looks beautiful weaving through a border, its long lasting colour acting as a foil and highlight for other colours, a strong team player.  Try it with\u003cem\u003eBistorta affinis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Superba' and \u003cem\u003eAchillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ruby Wine' for a delicious ice cream combination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happiest in any good soil that is free draining in either sun or light shade.  Do not be tempted to cut it back until after the spring frosts have finished, when it can be cut back hard to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread:  70cm x 50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53771586502998,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Penstemon_LilacandBurgundy_-1.jpg?v=1775147205"},{"product_id":"penstemon-cherry","title":"Penstemon 'Cherry'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelightful vibrant cherry red flowers with a striped red and white throat appear throughout the summer. \u003cem\u003eP.\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cherry' is a clump-forming upright perennial with glossy green, simple, narrow leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very flexible perennial, it will work in any soil type providing it is not too moist. It would not look out of place in a 'hot' border. Deadhead to encourage more flowers to be produced. Do not be tempted to cut this perennial down before the winter, leave the top growth to protect it. In spring, after the last frosts have passed, cut the plant back hard. Softwood cuttings can be taken during the summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 50cm x 45cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53771704271190,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Penstemon_Cherry_-1.jpg?v=1775147421"},{"product_id":"penstemon-rich-ruby","title":"Penstemon 'Rich Ruby'","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Rich Ruby' has fabulous ruby red flowers during the summer with contrasting yellow stamens within the burgundy throat. Fresh glossy green lance-shaped leaves cover the upright stems of this clump-forming perennial. Commonly known as Beardtongue, this plant will attract bees and other pollinators into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep deadheading this perennial as the flowers fade to encourage more flowers to develop. Do not be tempted to cut this perennial down before the winter, leave the top growth to protect it. In spring, after the last frosts have passed, cut the plant back hard. Softwood cuttings can be taken during the summer. 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Narrow green lance-shaped foliage covers the stems beneath the wonderful racemes of crimson-red tubular flowers which appear throughout summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep deadheading as the flowers fade to encourage more blooms. Happy to grow in any fertile, moisture retentive, free-draining soil, in sun or partial shade. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDo not be tempted to cut this perennial down before the winter, leave the top growth to protect it. 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'Midnight' has linear lance-shaped narrow glossy green foliage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadheading will encourage further flowering. Softwood cuttings can be taken during the summer. Do not be tempted to cut this perennial down before the winter. In spring after the last frosts have passed, cut the plant back hard. 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This clump-forming perennial with large green ovate leaves is semi-evergreen. It is perfect for pollinators too, bees absolutely adore \u003cem\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain the vigour of this perennial, deadhead as the flowers fade. Do not be tempted to cut this perennial down before the winter, leave the top growth to protect it. In spring, after the last frosts have passed, cut the plant back hard. 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