Penstemon 'Windsor Red' (Windsor Red Penstemon) — perennial

Overview

Penstemon 'Windsor Red' is a perennial in the genus Penstemon, part of the Plantaginaceae family. Penstemon 'Windsor Red' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and pollinator gardens.

About

Penstemon 'Windsor Red' (Windsor Red Penstemon) is a perennial cultivar of the Penstemon genus, known as beardtongues, which comprises around 280 species native to North America. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for borders, rock gardens, and pollinator gardens. Once established, it is drought tolerant. After flowering, cutting back encourages bushier growth and may promote reblooming.

About the genus

Penstemon, the beardtongues, is a large genus of roughly 280 species of flowering plants native to North America from northern Canada to Central America. It is the largest genus of flowering plants endemic to North America. As well as being the scientific name, penstemon is also widely used as a common name for all Penstemon species alongside beardtongues.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Penstemon

Sunlight: full sun
Soil type: well-drained
Soil moisture: moderate
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Penstemon 'Windsor Red' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Penstemon 'Windsor Red'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; drought tolerant once established.
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to encourage bushier growth and possible rebloom.
Propagation: seed, cuttings