Penstemon Arabesque™ Red F1

2014 AAS Flower Winner

Everything about Penstemon Arabesque™ Red F1 makes it essential for your garden! This exciting new hybrid provides superior garden vigor and flowering. It’s beautiful red and white bicolor unique large bell-shaped flowers adorn well-branched plants that attract both hummingbirds and butterflies all summer.

Plant Arabesque in full sun in the landscape adding height to the middle of the flower bed or in containers. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous flowering. Zones 6-9.

Description

AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: Regional (Heartland, Mountain/Southwest, West/Northwest)
Class: Penstemon
Variety Name: Arabesque™ Red F1
Genus: Penstemon
Species: hartwegii
Year: 2014
Common Name: Penstemon, Hartweg’s beardtongue
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Syngenta Flowers
Close Market Comparison: Scarlet Queen, Tubular Bells Red and Sensation Mix

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 6
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 18-24 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to frost
Bloom Color: Red, white
Bloom Color Pattern: Bicolor
Bloom Size: 3/4 inch

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Heat
Garden Spacing: 18-24 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes

HOW TO GROW

Plant Penstemon Arabesque Red F1 in a full sun location with well drained soil. Water once weekly or as needed. Fertilize with either a controlled timed release or a general purpose liquid fertilizer monthly through the growing season. Remove dead flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

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