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    Penstemon (Mexicali Group) 'Carillo Rose'

    Also Known As

    • Penstemon mexicali 'Carillo Rose'
    • Carillo Rose Beardtongue

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Penstemon (Mexicali Group) 'Carillo Rose' plant details

    Penstemon (Mexicali Group) 'Carillo Rose' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Penstemon (Mexicali Group) 'Carillo Rose'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Penstemon (Mexicali Group) 'Carillo Rose'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Compact grower. Rose and white flowers

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Penstemon (Mexicali Group) 'Carillo Rose' plant

    How to Grow Penstemon (Mexicali Group) 'Carillo Rose'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 12"-18"

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    Zones

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    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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    aka Pinto Beardtongue

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8"-14"

    • sun
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    aka Lilac Beardstongue, Lilac Penstemon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-24"

    Width: 8"-24"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Penstemon gracilis close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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