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I was actually looking to buy the 'Onyx and Pearl' variety from PW- which I guess is no longer sold- but I came across 'Cherry Sparks' and decided to give it a try in our front bed bordered by our brick house (it gets very hot, south-west exposure). My goodness I am so glad I did! The blooms are much larger than other varieties of penstemon I have grown in the past, and the color is true to the pictures, very beautiful plant and is 1st year bloomer. The foliage is thinner leaved and more green than other varieties as well. May need some staking.
Cherry Sparks Beardtongue Penstemon hybrida
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 18" - 20"
Spread: 14" - 16"
Height: 46cm - 51cm
Spread: 36cm - 41cm
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Details
18 - 20 Inches16 - 18 Inches14 - 16 Inches46cm - 51cm41cm - 46cm36cm - 41cmFeatures
Double the flowering time of classic Beardtongue! The large cherry-red bells with white throats of Penstemon Cherry Sparks explode with color for major impact. No seed heads on this variety as flowers are sterile. Beardtongue is a North American native plant that produces charming colorful tubular flowers that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.
Heat TolerantAttracts:HummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cmSpacing:16 - 18 Inches 41cm - 46cmSpread:14 - 16 Inches 36cm - 41cmFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Cherry RedFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Green ShadesHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Spring through SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Penstemon perform best in sunny locations with well-drained soils.
Fertilize once per month for best results.
Removing spent flower stems will encourage repeat blooming. -
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Lela, Indiana, United States, 26 weeks ago
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