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Penstemon King George V 'Beard Tongue'

Semi-Evergreen Perennial

£12.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Bright tubular blooms - Penstemon 'King George V' produces masses of vivid red, bell-shaped flowers with white throats throughout summer, adding bold colour to borders and containers.

  • Pollinator friendly - A magnet for bees and other beneficial insects, making it a great addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

  • Easy to grow perennial - Hardy and low maintenance, penstemon thrives in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Perfect for cottage-style planting schemes.

  • Light Required This plant can tolerate being plant in a South, East or West facing position in the garden in full sun to partial shade.

    Watering Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells. Keep the soil moderately moist but avoid waterlogging, particularly during winter.

    Best Growing Conditions This plant is best planted in well drained soil and can be planted in exposed or sheltered areas of the garden. This plant requires protecting in colder areas over the winter using dry winter mulch.

    Plant genus Penstemon King George V

    Common Name Beard Tongue

    Plant type Perennials

    Hardiness Hardy

    Soil acidity Acidic Soil, Neutral Soil, Alkaline Soil, Any Soil

    Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing

    Flower colour Red

    Leaf colour Green

    Growth Rate Moderate

    Planting Companion Salvia, Echinacea, Nepeta, Geranium, Verbena

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    Top tip

    Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, but avoid cutting the plant back hard until spring, as the old growth helps protect it over winter.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Pet Friendly

    Pet Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering