Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink'

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PenstemonPerennialFamily: Plantaginaceae

Height: 1mSpread: 50cm
Frost hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Penstemons produce foxglove-like flowers, which look fantastic in informal and cottage garden schemes, and are extremely attractive to bumblebees.

They thrive in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. Many varieties of penstemon are hardy in all but the harshest winters, but do move plants under cover or take summer cuttings to ensure they make it through winter.

Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’ produces numerous ice-pink flowers with cream and purple-striped throats, from June to October. For best results grow in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Plants may need protection in colder regions. Apply a thick mulch of well-rotted manure or compost in autumn to protect the roots. Penstemon can be propagated by seed but they won’t come true. For better results, divide Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’ in spring. Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’ holds the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’ and wildlife

Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’ poisonous?

Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People