Red Rose Penstemon

Penstemon Superbus

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Overview

The Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon superbus) enchants with trumpet-shaped blooms in vibrant cerise. Flourishing in zones 6-10, it thrives under full sun to partial shade. This perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet, demanding well-draining soil. Low-water needs and hummingbird allure make it an excellent xeriscape specimen. Blooms appear from late spring to early summer, providing a striking visual accent in arid garden designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 3–8Climate Arid

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — The Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon superbus) enchants with trumpet-shaped blooms in vibrant cerise

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — Flourishing in zones 6-10, it thrives under full sun to partial shade

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — This perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet, demanding well-draining soil

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — Low-water needs and hummingbird allure make it an excellent xeriscape specimen

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — Blooms appear from late spring to early summer, providing a striking visual accent in arid garden designs

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — pink and red flowers in the garden

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — biennial / perennial / shrub with pink and red blooms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Plantaginaceae
Climate: Arid

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Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — The Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon superbus) enchants with trumpet-shaped blooms in vibrant cerise

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — Flourishing in zones 6-10, it thrives under full sun to partial shade

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — This perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 1-2 feet, demanding well-draining soil

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — Low-water needs and hummingbird allure make it an excellent xeriscape specimen

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — Blooms appear from late spring to early summer, providing a striking visual accent in arid garden designs

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — pink and red flowers in the garden

Red Rose Penstemon (Penstemon Superbus) — biennial / perennial / shrub with pink and red blooms

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