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PENSTEMON 'Firebird'

Commonly known as Beard tongue

Bright red with dark stripes and throat

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

£11.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £9.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - narrow, linear-lance-shaped leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
Red
Height - 75cm (30in)
Spread - 60cm (24in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. Schoenholzeri. Wildlife plant - bees. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Leave foliage through winter for protection.
Pests & Diseases - chrysanthemum eelworm, powdery mildew.
Place of origin - garden origin. 1939. Switzerland.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern -
Panicles
Tubular - large flowers 7cm (2¾in) long to 3.5cm (1½in) wide
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - provide winter mulch
Wildlife - Bee friendly -