Plant preorder for the 2027 season will begin mid to late November

Penstemon schmidel 'Red Riding Hood'

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2027 pre-order will begin late November

  • 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

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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.

Plants are regularly trimmed as part of standard care. You might receive plants that have already been cut back, which supports better longevity, performance, and appearance.  

Images show mature plants and may not match exactly what is shipped.

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