Penstemon Huskers Red 1 Seed Packet

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Description

‘Husker's Red’ has been a plant collector's item for decades. This unusual Penstemon offers maroon/red (occasionally bronze/green) foliage when grown from seed, coupled with contrasting spikes of blushed pink flowers. A beautiful and useful source of late summer colour for borders. Ideal for cottage gardens wildlife gardens and cut flower gardens. Thompson & Morgan is delighted to work alongside the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to offer special seed collections to home gardeners. The Kew Collection and The Kew Urban Garden Collection have been specially selected by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Sow February to April. Sow in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at a constant temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination can take 1 to 4 months. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots or trays. Plant out once plants are well grown, 30cm (12 inches) apart. Product specifications: Position: Full Sun Height: Up to 75cm when fully established Spread: Up to 40cm when fully established Supplied as 1x Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' Kew Collection seed packet (approx. 35 seeds) Delivered with growing and care instructions Flowering period - June to September Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: A plant collector's item for decades - maroon/red, occasionally bronze/green foliage Spikes of blushed pink flowers add late summer colour to borders Produced in association with Kew Gardens Supplied as 1x Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' Kew Collection seed packet (approx. 35 seeds) Supplied with T&M's very own cultural instructions on how to care for your seeds Specifications: Model Number: 31964