{"title":"Penstemon","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"penstemon-rich-ruby-bare-roots-uk","title":"Penstemon 'Rich Ruby'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith its jewel-deep colouring and poised, upright habit, \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'Rich Ruby' brings a rather grown-up glamour to summer borders. This tall \u003cem\u003ebeardtongue\u003c\/em\u003e forms a semi-evergreen clump of narrow, fresh green leaves, topped by purplish stems that carry bell-shaped blooms in a rich red-magenta shade. Reaching around 90cm, \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'Rich Ruby' has enough height to thread through mixed planting without bullying its neighbours, which is always a desirable trait in polite garden company. The flowers appear over a long season, offering colour when many early perennials have taken their bow, and their tubular shape is naturally appealing to pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'Rich Ruby' in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil, where its warm, velvety tones can glow beside silver foliage, dusky grasses, soft pinks or moody purples. It is particularly effective in cottage gardens, relaxed contemporary borders and wildlife-friendly schemes, giving a painterly looseness without looking untidy. \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'Rich Ruby' also makes a handsome cut flower, bringing that same berry-rich colour indoors in a pleasingly informal way. Trim spent stems to encourage further flowering, and leave some top growth in winter for protection before cutting back in spring. 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Reaching around 60cm in height, it forms a neat, bushy clump topped with slender panicles of tubular, funnel-shaped white flowers. There is something wonderfully useful about \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'White Bedder', though useful sounds rather too practical for such an elegant plant. Its crisp white blooms brighten mixed planting, soften stronger colours and give evening borders a gentle glow. Free-flowering and refined, \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'White Bedder' is ideal for gardeners who enjoy a calm, classic palette with plenty of seasonal charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'White Bedder' in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position, where its upright flower spires can perform generously through the warmer months. The pure white flowers pair beautifully with lavender, nepeta, salvias, silver foliage and ornamental grasses, creating a border that feels airy, graceful and not too carefully arranged. Its moderate height makes \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'White Bedder' especially useful in the front or middle of a border, where it can weave among companions without overwhelming them. Elegant, versatile and pleasingly long-flowering, \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'White Bedder' is a lovely choice for adding brightness, structure and a touch of quiet sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58099959267712,"sku":"PENWHIBED1RO","price":12.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58099959300480,"sku":"PENWHIBED3RO","price":35.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 9cm pot","offer_id":58099959333248,"sku":"PENWHIBED6RO","price":65.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/penstemon-white-bedder-5_74abaadf-13dd-4a3c-8595-40a1bc8d4e0f.jpg?v=1779109385"},{"product_id":"penstemon-evelyn-bare-roots-uk","title":"Penstemon 'Evelyn'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'Evelyn' is a compact perennial with a light, upright habit and a very agreeable talent for looking effortlessly pretty. Reaching around 60cm in height, it forms neat clumps of narrow foliage, topped in summer by slim panicles of tubular rose-pink flowers. Each bloom has a contrasting white throat, finely marked with red to purple lines, giving \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'Evelyn' a delicate level of detail best appreciated close to a path or seating area. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'Evelyn' combines reliable performance with the kind of soft colouring that slips beautifully into relaxed cottage-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'Evelyn' in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position, where its upright spires can flower generously and keep the border feeling fresh for weeks. The soft pink blooms pair beautifully with lavender, nepeta, salvias, airy grasses and silver foliage, while their pale throats add a clean brightness among richer summer colours. Its compact habit also makes \u003ci\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/i\u003e 'Evelyn' useful towards the front or middle of a border, where it can mingle without elbowing its neighbours. 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