Common Name : Beard Tongue
Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)
Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Upright
Characteristics : Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)
Height : 18 - 20" (46 - 51cm)
Width : 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : 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.
Idea & Tips : 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.
Grower Information : Double the flowering time for longer shipping and selling window, plus more color in the garden.
-Bigger blooms with bright, cherry-red color.
-More heat tolerant and Winter hardy than other varieties.
-Sterile, long-flowering variety, without the unsightly seed heads.
'Cherry Sparks'
Protection Information : PP28,869
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials