Penstemon 'Sunburst Ruby'
Sunburst Ruby beardtongue
This complex hybrid between Mexican and American species creates a compact plant topped with very showy bright red blooms accentuated by a vibrant white throat from June to September. Easy to grow in soils with average to good drainage, this variety from Jelitto creates a beautiful presentation in containers and has a long shelf life.
Height16 Inches |
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Spread16 Inches |
Bloom Color
RedUSDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Interesting Notes
The Sunburst group is great for retail sales and landscape use - rock garden, planters or sweeping drifts in the border. Plant together with Coreopsis 'Sunshine Superman', Dracocephalum 'Blue Dragon' and Oenothera 'Silver Wings'. Abundant blooms and first-year-flowering, introduced by Jelitto in 2005.
Growing and Maintenance Tips
A cutback is recommended to keep habit more compact. Requires little maintenance. First year flowering.
Good Companions
Coreopsis pubescens
'Sunshine Superman',
Oenothera fremontii
'Lemon Silver',
Dracocephalum ruyschianum
'Blue Dragon'
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