Penstemon

Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ Hardy Perennial for UK Gardens

| 16 Apr, 2026

Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ is a hardy, clump‑forming perennial grown for its distinctive deep purple to near‑black tubular flowers, carried on dark, upright stems. Flowering from early summer through to autumn, it provides consistent colour and structure in...

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Penstemon ‘Burgundy’: Reliable Perennial Colour from Strong Young Plants

| 15 Apr, 2026

Penstemon ‘Burgundy’ is a dependable hardy perennial valued for its dark foliage, long flowering season and strong garden performance. Ideal for borders, wildlife planting and mixed perennial schemes.

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Penstemon ‘Flamingo’ | Hardy Perennial for UK Gardens

| 13 Apr, 2026

Penstemon ‘Flamingo’ is a long‑flowering perennial valued for its soft pink tubular flowers and graceful, upright habit. Well suited to UK gardens, it provides colour from summer into autumn and works particularly well in mixed borders and wildlife‑friendly...

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Penstemon ‘King George’ – Deep Red Summer Perennial for UK Gardens

| 02 Apr, 2026

Penstemon ‘King George’ is a strong, long‑flowering perennial valued for its deep red tubular flowers and upright growth habit. Flowering from early summer into autumn, it provides reliable colour in sunny borders and mixed planting schemes. This variety...

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Penstemon ‘Hewell’s Pink’ – Long‑Flowering Perennial for UK Gardens

| 02 Apr, 2026

Penstemon ‘Hewell’s Pink’ is a reliable, long‑flowering perennial producing soft pink, tubular flowers over an extended season from early summer into autumn. Well suited to borders, gravel gardens, and containers, it performs best in free‑draining soil...

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Penstemon ‘Heavenly Blue’: Soft Blue Spires for Summer Borders

| 26 Mar, 2026

Penstemon ‘Heavenly Blue’ produces elegant soft blue flower spikes all summer — ideal for UK borders, pollinators, and cottage gardens.

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Penstemon Plug Plants: Reliable Summer Colour for UK Gardens

| 26 Mar, 2026

Penstemon plug plants produce months of colourful flower spikes — perfect for sunny borders, pots, and wildlife‑friendly UK gardens.

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Penstemon ‘Volcano Fujiama’ – How to Grow, Care & Where to Use It

| 19 Mar, 2026

Penstemon ‘Volcano Fujiama’ is a compact, long‑flowering perennial with elegant white blooms softly flushed with pink. Perfect for borders, containers, and pollinator‑friendly gardens, it delivers reliable summer colour with minimal fuss.

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Penstemon ‘Sour Grapes’ – Rich Colour and Long‑Lasting Summer Flowering

| 17 Mar, 2026

Penstemon ‘Sour Grapes’ is a striking perennial with deep purple‑pink flowers that bring colour, movement, and pollinator interest to sunny borders throughout summer.

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Penstemon Plug Plants: Long‑Flowering Colour for UK Gardens (2026 Guide)

| 05 Mar, 2026

Penstemon plug plants are fast-growing, long-flowering perennials that deliver colour from early summer to autumn and thrive in UK gardens.

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Penstemon Plug Plants: The Colour‑Rich, Pollinator-Friendly Perennial for Effortless Summer Displays

| 26 Feb, 2026

Penstemon plug plants are one of the easiest ways to fill your garden with colour from early summer to autumn. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and adored by bees, Penstemons deliver endless blooms with minimal effort. Discover how to grow, plant, and care for...

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Penstemon Plug Plants: Long‑Flowering Colour for Borders & Containers

| 12 Feb, 2026

Choose Penstemon plug plants for months of vivid blooms, easy planting, and strong UK performance. Plant in sunny, free‑draining soil, feed lightly, and deadhead for repeat flowering. Perfect for cottage borders, wildlife gardens, and summer pots.

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Penstemons: The Underrated Summer Powerhouse for Every UK Garden

| 09 Feb, 2026

Penstemons are one of the longest‑flowering perennials you can grow, bringing vibrant colour from June to October with minimal fuss. This guide covers the best varieties, planting tips, pruning advice and Dartana’s top Penstemon plants — helping you create...

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Penstemon Czar – The Violet Beauty Every UK Garden Needs

| 12 Jan, 2026

Penstemon Czar is a hardy perennial with striking violet flowers and a clean white throat. Perfect for borders, beds, and containers, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and flowers all summer long.

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