What will I receive when I order?

You'll receive the item listed on this page, carefully packed to protect it in transit. If it's a live plant, it's supplied as a young, healthy plant ready to pot on or plant out after hardening off.

Are your plants suitable for beginners?

Yes. We choose strong stock and provide clear growing guidance so beginners can get great results. If you're unsure where to start, choose an easy-care variety and follow the basic potting and watering steps.

How quickly do you dispatch orders?

Orders are packed and dispatched as quickly as possible, with live plants prioritised for freshness. Dispatch speed can vary with weather conditions to protect plant quality.

How are live plants packaged for delivery?

Live plants are packed to reduce movement and prevent damage, with protection around the root area and foliage where needed. This helps them arrive in the best condition possible.

What should I do when my plants arrive?

Unpack straight away, check moisture, and place plants somewhere bright and sheltered. If they're young plants, pot them on if needed and harden them off before planting outside.

Can I order more than one item and combine postage?

Yes. Ordering multiple items together is a great way to build a planting scheme and usually works out more efficient than separate orders.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes. We ship within the UK. If your area has specific delivery restrictions for live plants, we'll follow the correct requirements.

What happens if something arrives damaged?

Contact us as soon as possible with photos of the packaging and item. We'll put it right quickly and fairly.

What are plug plants?

Plug plants are young plants grown in individual cells, designed to be potted on to grow stronger before planting out. They're a cost-effective way to fill borders, baskets, and beds.

Are plug plants “garden ready” when they arrive?

They're young plants, so they may need potting on and a short period of growing-on. Once roots strengthen and the plant is actively growing, it's ready to plant out after hardening off.

Penstemon ‘Garnet’ – 3 Pack 5cm Plug Plants – Perennial – FREE P&P

Penstemon ‘Garnet’ – 5 Pack 5cm Plug Plants – Perennial – FREE P&P

Penstemon ‘Garnet’ is a beautifully reliable perennial, valued for its wine‑red tubular flowers that hang gracefully from tall spikes throughout summer and well into autumn. Flowering over a long season, it provides strong colour and movement in mixed borders, cottage‑style plantings and perennial beds.

This variety is known for its resilience and repeat performance year after year when given a warm, sheltered spot with good drainage.

Your order includes five healthy 5cm garden‑ready plug plants, perfect for planting directly into the garden or potting on until you're ready.

Jumbo Plug:	- Approx 5 cm x 5 cm
Position:	- Full/Part sun
Soil:	- Moist and well-draining soil
Height x Spread:	- 70 cm x 40 cm
Flowering:	- July - October
Hardiness:	- Hardy

🌱 Why You’ll Love Penstemon ‘Garnet’

Masses of elegant wine‑red flowers
Long‑flowering from early summer to autumn
Reliable perennial when grown in a sheltered position
Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens and cottage planting schemes
Attractive to bees and other beneficial insects

🌿 Plant Details

Pack Size: 5 plug plants
Plug Size: Approx. 5cm
Flower Colour: Deep wine‑red
Position: Full sun to light shade; sheltered spots preferred
Soil: Fertile, well‑draining
Uses: Beds, borders, cottage gardens, pollinator planting
Hardiness: Hardy perennial with winter protection in exposed areas

❄️ Overwintering & Care

Penstemons are hardy but appreciate some winter protection:

Mulch crowns lightly in colder regions
Trim lightly in autumn but leave strong growth until spring
Avoid waterlogged soil in winter
Cut back old stems in spring as new shoots emerge

📦 Delivery & Packaging

Shipped via Royal Mail 48 Tracked
Packed in 100% recycled R‑PET plug‑plant packaging to protect plants during transit
Buy 2+ multi‑packs → FREE upgrade to Royal Mail 24 Tracked
Larger or bespoke orders can be shipped via Royal Mail 24 Tracked or Parcelforce24

Qty:

£17.95

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Why Us

UK GROWN PLANTS

Provided by a Small Family Nursery Business.

DELIVERED WITH CARE

Plants are well Packaged and travel well. Packaging contains Acid Free Paper and Hay with the Plants wrapped in Food Bags to maintain Moisture Levels.

WE CAN HELP YOU GROW

We are always happy to answer any questions you might have regarding a purchase that you have made or any Plants that you are interested in, so please feel free to Contact Us at anytime.
Happy Gardening
Dartana Plants