About
Hot Pink Riding Hood' bears bright pink flowers. Compact, well-branched growing habit reaching about 60cm in height.
About the genus
Penstemon may be deciduous or evergreen perennials or subshrubs, with simple, narrow leaves and racemes or panicles of bell-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in summer and early autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect plant overwinter with a dry winter mulch - se Penstemon cultivation for further information
PruningDeadhead after flowering to maintain vigour. Prune back to base in spring - see Penstemon cultivation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and eelworms
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews