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Penstemon hartwegii Arabesque™ Red
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Penstemon hartwegii Arabesque™ Red
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Penstemon hartwegii Arabesque™ Red


Hybrid Beard-tongue

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.404.920


Beard-tongues are the showiest varieties by far, putting on a terrific display of colour, this selection blooming from spring through fall. Plants form a bushy compact clump, bearing several spikes of unique and showy, large, carmine-red flowers that feature a contrasting white throat. Unfortunately, these are not reliably hardy and should be mulched even in mild winter areas, or treated as bedding annuals. In the deep south, plant in part shade. Excellent in pots and tubs as well as directly in the garden. Nice for cutting. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. Also known as ‘Summer Snapdragon’.

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Penstemon hartwegii Arabesque™ Red


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Red
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Late Spring
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
Height
   50-60 cm
   20-23 inches
Spread
   40-45 cm
   16-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium