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Pristineā„¢ Pink Penstemon

Penstemon barbatus Pristineā„¢ 'Pink'

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An improved form of Penstemon, Pristineā„¢ Pink (Penstemon barbatus) blooms for a long time in mid-summer, with glossy foliage that offers lasting texture. Medium-tall spikes of bright pink tubular flowers attract hummingbirds and bees. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).

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(15-20ā€ tall x 18ā€ wide) Pristineā„¢ Pink Penstemon has cheery pink flowers that are favorites of hummingbirds. This easy-to-grow Beardtongue enjoys full sun and an infertile, fast draining soil. It's an excellent choice for xeric gardens and make a great companion plant for Blue Flax (Linum), Tickseed (Coreopsis) and Evening Primrose (Oenothera).

Planting & Care

Tips for growing Penstemon (Beardtongue)

Penstemon are generally evergreen and have beautiful flowers that are very attractive to hummingbirds. Most varieties are rabbit resistant.

  1. They need ā€œelbow room,ā€ maximum sun, heat and donā€™t like to be crowded by other plants.
  2. Plant only in well-drained soils; clay soils and Penstemon are incompatible.
  3. Avoid overly enriched soils; too much compost and fertilizer will shorten their lifespan.
  4. They establish quickly and the amount and frequency of watering needs to be reduced after about 8 to 10 weeks to create dry conditions.
  5. When using drip irrigation, be sure to put the emitter off to the side of the plant, not right on top of the root ball to avoid overwatering the plant.
  6. Plant high, leaving the top of the rootball just above the surrounding soil to avoid burying the crown of the plant.
  7. Mulch with gravel or pine needles in arid climates. No mulch is needed where conditions are moister. Always avoid bark, grass clippings, or compost as mulch materials.
  8. Allow some of the plants to set seed (don't deadhead all of the flower spikes)*.
  9. Fertilize sparingly. One time each year in the fall is enough. Apply a light application of an organic or natural fertilizer such as Yum Yum Mix as a top dressing around the plants. Don't use high nitrogen water soluble fertilizer like Miracle Grow.

*To keep penstemon that have finely textured or matted evergreen foliage looking their best, you'll want to 'deadhead" them. Shear off the fading flowering spikes just as the plant is going out of flower. Gently bunch the flower spikes together with one hand and cut them off at the point where they go down into the mat of foliage with your clipper in your other hand. Recommended for the following varieties: P. pinifolius types (ā€˜Compactum', ā€˜Mersea Yellow', ā€˜Nearly Red', ā€˜Magdalena Sunshine' and ā€˜Tall Orange Mix'), as well as Penstemon linarioides v. coloradensis and Penstemon virens ('Blue Lips').

More in-depth guidance for growing Penstemon: Growing Penstemon, The Beardtongue Family: Penstemania for Penstemon.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Mid summer to fall

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Mass Plantings
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Container Planting
  • Deer Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

15-20" tall

Mature Spread

16-18" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Ships As

Potted Plant

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

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