Beard penstemon - Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

The hardy penstemon impresses with its attractive, narrow leaves, which are colored a deep wine red. Its small, cup-shaped flowers, in shades ranging from delicate pink to light lavender, create fascinating contrasts. Penstemon not only adds attractive accents to the garden and bouquets, but is also very popular with bees and insects.

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to March
Sowing outdoors: April to May
Germination time: 14-21 days at 18-20°C
Sowing depth: only lightly cover with soil

Height: 80-100 cm
Planting distance: 30-40 cm
Flower size: >10 cm
Flowering time: July to August

Soil: permeable, humus-rich
Fertilization: organic fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer
Location: Sun
Water consumption: low, no waterlogging!

Growing tips:
After sowing, the soil should always be kept slightly moist; it should never be allowed to dry out. Outdoors, choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. After flowering, remove the old flower heads.
No special protection is necessary in winter.

Use:
cut flower
Bee pasture

Bag contents:
Approx. 150 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.