{"product_id":"col-1l-pen-red","title":"Penstemon ‘Red’ — Semi-evergreen Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenstemon ‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Evergreen Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to October (Summer to Autumn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Light Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy ours\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenstemon (hybrid cultivar)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Light Partial Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-Drained, Fertile Soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune to October (Summer to Autumn)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy (RHS H4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Patios, Rockeries, Cut Flower Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it come back next year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Penstemon ‘Red’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect flowers from june to october (summer to autumn). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it really bee-friendly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Penstemon ‘Red’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it arrive in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season 28","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":57506535211391,"sku":"COL-1L-PEN-REDX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":57506535244159,"sku":"COL-1L-PEN-REDX6","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7778\/0863\/files\/file_b7233bcd-8a21-45f9-8960-c4cbbd0468ed.png?v=1778620876","url":"https:\/\/www.season28.co.uk\/products\/col-1l-pen-red","provider":"Season 28","version":"1.0","type":"link"}