Penstemon 'Delft Blue Riding Hood'
Penstemon 'Delft Blue Riding Hood'
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$12.95 CAD
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"Blue as blue can be", that is how you describe the exceptional blooms of 'Delft Blue Riding Hood'. Strong erect spikes of long lasting vibrant blue flowers rise from low clumps of thick glossy deep green foliage. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds find the flowers irresistible, and so will you.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5 to Zone 9 |
Light Requirements: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
Height: | 60 cm to 75 cm |
Spread: | 45 cm to 60 cm |
Soil Requirements: | Average normal to sandy well drained soils |
Bloom Time | Early summer to early fall |
Planting Time: | Mid spring to early summer |
Use: | Accent plant, rock gardens, mixed borders, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, container plant, cutting beds |
Flower Colour & Shape: | Vibrant blue to blue-violet tubular flowers in erect spikes, an excellent cut flower |
Foliage: | Ovate to lance shaped thick dark green foliage in a basal rosette. |
Benefits: | Long bloom season, drought tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, withstands summer heat, improved winter hardiness, excellent cut flower |