Penstemon ‘Port Wine’
Penstemon ‘Port Wine’ is a striking perennial known for its deep burgundy, wine-coloured tubular flowers that bloom over an exceptionally long season. It brings rich colour, height, and elegance to garden beds while remaining wonderfully easy to grow.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Penstemon ‘Port Wine’
✔ Abundant long-season flowering - Produces masses of bold, wine-red blooms for months.
✔ Attracts pollinators - A favourite of bees and birds, adding life to the garden.
✔ Low-maintenance perennial - Hardy and reliable with very little care required.
✔ Great vertical interest - Upright flower spikes add height and movement to garden beds.
✔ Excellent cut flower - Stunning in vases and floral arrangements.
🏡 How to Use Penstemon ‘Port Wine’ in Your Garden
✅ Mixed perennial borders - Adds deep colour contrast among lighter flowering plants.
✅ Cottage and country gardens - Perfect for relaxed, colourful planting schemes.
✅ Feature clumps in garden beds - Bold enough to make a statement on its own.
✅ Pollinator-friendly plantings - Helps attract bees and small birds to your yard.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 40 to 50cm apart for full, flowering clumps. For a richer display, add extra plants to create denser colour in the garden.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring or autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Penstemon ‘Port Wine’
How long does it flower?
It flowers from late spring through autumn, offering one of the longest blooming seasons of any perennial.
Does it tolerate heat?
Yes, it handles warm conditions well as long as it receives regular watering during extreme heat.
Will it grow in part shade?
It performs best in full sun but will still flower in light shade.
Does it need pruning?
Removing spent flower spikes encourages more blooms and keeps the plant tidy.
Is it suitable for pots?
Yes, it grows well in medium to large pots with good drainage.
🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?
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