{"product_id":"rose-robin-penstemon-penstemon-rose-robin","title":"Rose Robin Penstemon - Penstemon 'Rose Robin'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRose Robin Penstemon (\u003cem\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rose Robin') is a compact, upright perennial that grows about 70cm high and 40 to 60cm wide. Tall stems of large tubular flowers in bright pink, marked with white, open above slender leaves from summer into autumn. It is a reliable cottage garden plant that returns each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large tubular blooms are a vivid pink with white markings, and they stand out well against the green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA more compact penstemon.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 70cm high with a narrow spread, it fits small beds and pots that taller varieties would overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers appear from summer into autumn, and removing spent stems encourages more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pollinator plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar-rich flowers draw bees and butterflies, so it earns its place in a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It survives all but the coldest winters and shoots again from the base each spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall cottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 45cm apart in groups of three or five. The narrow spread means the clumps stay distinct, with room for lower plants at their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it with plants that flower at other times of the year, so visiting bees and butterflies find food in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep pot of free draining mix in a sunny spot suits the upright habit and brings the flowers up close to a seat or doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rose Robin Penstemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a spot with plenty of sun, though light shade is fine. This variety is at home in warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and frost does not stop it. In the coldest regions, plant against a wall for shelter. Leaves persist where winters are mild and fall where they are cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows best in a light soil that drains freely. If your soil is heavy, raise the bed or add coarse material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e After planting, mulch and water regularly while the roots establish, which takes about three months. A slow release feed after the spring cut back suits it, with a seaweed boost and steady watering in the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove faded flowers promptly for a second flush. In mid spring reduce the plant to its lowest shoots, because the new growth that follows carries the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Rose Robin Penstemon as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, leafy plant, and flowers once it has grown on through the warm months. Plant it out soon after delivery, water it in well and mulch the surrounding soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants for cold gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 45cm apart for a border. Closer spacing crowds the base, and wider spacing leaves gaps while the plants fill out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a cold winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates frost and returns in spring. In very cold regions a sheltered spot or the lee of a wall gives extra protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual causes are too much shade or a cut back that came too late. Give it plenty of sun, and prune in mid spring so the flowering stems have the season to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789620937023,"sku":"PEN-HYB-ROSERO-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rose-robin-penstemon-penstemon-rose-robin.jpg?v=1792191289","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/rose-robin-penstemon-penstemon-rose-robin","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}