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Romence Gardens

Penstemon schmidel 'Red Riding Hood'

$1699
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This item is available for preorder only.
  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: Beardtongue
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-8
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Garden Height: 18-24 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 18-20 Inches

Penstemon 'Red Riding Hood' is a great variety with excellent branching and a compact habit making it a perfect choice for containers. In the summer an abundance of watermelon-red flowers is produced that hummingbirds love. U.S. native.

Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Mass Plantings, Naturalizing, Flower Gardens, Landscapes, Rock Gardens
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Notable Features: Good Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Growth Habit: Upright

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Homeowner Growing Tips

Grow in full sun to light shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Amend with compost before planting. Roots can not be in soggy or waterlogged soil, will otherwise develop root rot.

Deadhead after flowering. In cold climates, mulch for the winter.

Water Requirements: Water soil fully, then let moderately dry out before next watering.

Delivery and Shipping

Orders will be scheduled to ship based on the last frost date in your area. See the map below for more information.

We guarantee our plants to arrive in acceptable condition. If there are any issues upon delivery, please email support@romencegardens.com within 48 hours and we will resolve the issue.

Available For Preorder Only

Plants will begin shipping March 30, 2026. See the map below for more accurate shipping times.

When Will My Order Ship?

Your order will be scheduled for shipment based on the last frost date in your area as indicated by this map and on the maturity of the plants themselves. If you would prefer a different ship date, please include that in the notes of your order.

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