{"product_id":"penstemon-garnet-beard-tongue-british-grown-perennial","title":"Penstemon 'Garnet' - Beard Tongue [British Grown Perennial]","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis long-flowering perennial is known for its graceful spires of deep garnet-red, bell-shaped blooms that nod gently above slender stems. \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Garnet’ brings vivid late-season colour to borders and beds, often flowering from early summer well into autumn. Its upright habit, narrow green foliage, and exceptional flowering performance have earned it the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePenstemon ‘Garnet’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also sometimes listed as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Andenken an Friedrich Hahn’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is one of the hardier, more reliable cultivars for UK gardens, and a firm favourite for cottage-style borders, pollinator patches, and cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 16.8111%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 15.9445%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 30.8492%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUpright, Long-flowering, Cottage Garden Favourite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e June – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Semi-evergreen in mild areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Garnet’ (\u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e from Greek \u003ci\u003epente\u003c\/i\u003e = five and \u003ci\u003estemon\u003c\/i\u003e = stamen, referring to the flower structure)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Andenken an Friedrich Hahn’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBeardtongue, Penstemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCultivar of hybrid origin; parent species native to North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back by half in autumn to prevent wind rock, then hard prune old stems to the base in spring when new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHighly attractive to bees and other pollinators thanks to its tubular, nectar-rich flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun is best, though it will tolerate light shade. Perfect for borders, especially in informal or wildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater well until established. Once settled, it is moderately drought-tolerant but appreciates watering during extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWell-drained soil is essential. Avoid heavy, wet soils in winter. Performs well in fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed in spring with a general-purpose fertiliser and again after the first flush of flowers to encourage continued blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMulch around the base in late spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid mulching right up to the stems to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"13cm","offer_id":56301156303229,"sku":"1213953480571","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/penstemon-garnet-beard-tongue-british-grown-perennial-6895639.jpg?v=1751064691","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/penstemon-garnet-beard-tongue-british-grown-perennial","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}