Penstemon hartwegii 'Tubular Bells Red'

Also Known As

Tubular Bells Red Beard Tongue
Tubular Bells Red Beardtongue

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

9a-11

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Penstemon hartwegii 'Tubular Bells Red' plant details

Penstemon hartwegii 'Tubular Bells Red' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon hartwegii 'Tubular Bells Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon hartwegii 'Tubular Bells Red'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long blooming, vigorous, and EASY to grow. To 2' tall this South American Penstemon bears a profusion of large red bells with contrasting darker red and white stripes on sturdy stem. Self-cleaning too-so no dead heading. South American Penstemons do very well in our climate, not needing the perfect drainage of the familiar rocky mountain varieties.