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Penstemon 'Pink Holly'

Also Known As

  • Penstemon rupicola 'Pink Holly'
  • Pink Holly Rock Penstemon

Plant type

shrub, perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Penstemon 'Pink Holly' plant details

Penstemon 'Pink Holly' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon 'Pink Holly'

Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edging plant, rock garden, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon 'Pink Holly'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, thick, leathery, rounded blue-green leaves are the backdrop for large and exquisite, tubular deep pink flowers in late spring. Give this prostrate evergreen subshrub gritty, well draining soil in a sunny locale. Snuggles with rocks, "rupicola" meaning "rock-dweller". Minimum temperature: -10 °F

Gardening facts about Penstemon 'Pink Holly' plant

How to Grow Penstemon 'Pink Holly'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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