Care & Pruning
For a long flowering period, regular pruning after the first bloom is recommended. This encourages the plant to bloom again.
In late autumn, the penstemon can be cut back to the ground. Light frost protection with brushwood helps this hardy perennial survive cold nights—especially with penstemon hybrids.
Variety recommendations & species at a glance
Penstemon digitalis – Foxglove beardtongue
Height: 90 cm
Flowers: white to light purple-blue, June–August
Characteristics: reddish stems
Varieties:
Husker Redwith bronze foliage and whitish flowers.
Ruby Tuesday withcompact growth and intense pink flowers.
Penstemon hybrids
Very popular due to its variety of colors, shapes and heights as well as its long flowering period.
Varieties:
Hidcote PinkApproximately 80 cm tall. Bright pink flowers with a creamy white throat and red veins.
Sour Grapesapprox. 60 cm, purple-pink flowers, with white throat and brown markings.
Other recommended varieties:
Praecox Nanus Rondoonly 50 cm high, but in many colors (red, pink, purple, blue)
Jingle Bellsin strong scarlet red, impressive height up to 130 cm.
Conclusion: Why Bearded Tomato is Worthwhile in the Garden
Penstemon is an easy-care, perennial flowering plant whose delicate blooms enhance any sunny garden area. Thanks to its wide variety of varieties, it can be combined in a variety of ways – creating a harmonious overall look with daisies, sage, evening primrose, or speedwell. Whether in a bed, container, or trough, penstemon is a true summer highlight for every garden lover!
