Start Penstemon seeds and enjoy this long-blooming Scarlet Queen. Hummingbirds also will enjoy the brilliant scarlet tubular flowers with white throats. From June to September, this Scarlet Beardtongue will reward you with non-stop blooming.
Penstemon flower care includes deadheading the spent blooms to help promote continued blooming. Also, during periods of no rainfall, deeply soak the roots of the plant every 2 - 3 weeks.
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 8 - 10 Height: 30 inches Bloom Season: Late spring through fall Bloom Color: Scarlet Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8 Deer Resistant: Yes Latin Name: Penstemon Hartwegii
Planting Directions
Temperature: 60 - 70F Average Germ Time: 14 - 30 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Cover lightly, the seed should be visible Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 16 - 20 inches
yes id did buy and receive bamboo seeds from you. i planted same and now cautiously await some indication the sprouting will begin. we are in northern nj where it is quite cold so i am keeping the plantings in a planter system we use for seedlings. only time luck and patience will tell the ultimate story. if the seeds come to be small plants we will replant into pots until spring and after that we are guardedly optimistic. thanks for the request and service. stewart a farber
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.