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Red Rocks® Penstemon

Original price was: $12.59.Current price is: $8.81.

SKU: HC019100 Categories: Plant Finder, Plant Select® Plants

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• Penstemon x mexicali Red Rocks® (Beardtongue) is a superb native hybrid that blooms most of the summer with large rose-pink flowers

• The plants are vigorous and have attractive glossy green foliage

• Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric)

• A 1999 Plant Select® winner

Description

This lovely hybrid Penstemon was developed by Bruce Meters, ‘Red Rocks’ is named after Denver’s famous amphitheater which was carved out of the spectacular red sandstone cliffs in the foothills west of the city. This hybrid has glossy, narrow foliage and tall spikes of stunning rose-pink and white flowers. This is a vigorous grower that performs best in moderately fertile, but well-drained soils. Though xeric, Penstemon Red Rocks will flower most vigorously with regular watering. Cut back just above ground-level in mid-spring. Deadhead to extend blooming. 1999 Plant Select Winner 18″ tall x 15″ wide (cutting propagated).