Penstemon ‘Red’ — Semi-evergreen Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Penstemon ‘Red’ — Semi-evergreen Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Penstemon ‘Red’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with red and flowering june to october. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Semi-Evergreen Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: June to October (Summer to Autumn)
- Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
These vibrant red penstemon flowers are a stunning ornamental plant for any cottage garden or herbaceous border. Also known as the beardtongue plant, this penstemon variety produces striking red tubular flowers resembling foxgloves, attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators to your wildlife garden.
A drought-tolerant, low-maintenance hardy perennial, penstemon thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an easy-to-grow choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. This semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial offers long-season repeat flowering from summer through to autumn, providing vibrant colour and eye-catching displays for months. The blooms also work wonderfully as a cut flower for indoor arrangements.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Penstemon (hybrid cultivar) |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Light Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Fertile Soil |
| Flowering | June to October (Summer to Autumn) |
| Hardiness | Hardy (RHS H4) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Patios, Rockeries, Cut Flower Gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Penstemon ‘Red’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to october (summer to autumn). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Penstemon ‘Red’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.