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Penstemon barbatus 'Compact Mixed'

Penstemon barbatus 'Compact Mixed'

  • Product number: 599780
  • Origin: North America
  • Latin: Penstemon barbatus

A multi-coloured mixture of tubular flowers that bloom on a flower stem from bottom to top. Each flower shows its light "throat"! If sown early, this variety will bloom in the same year. A long-lasting annual bloom is guaranteed! Height 50 cm.

Names:
Latin: Penstemon barbatus
Dutch: Schildpadbloem
Also known as: Slangenkop
English: Beard Tongue

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Sowing method: May-July, cover with a thin layer of soil. Optimal germination temperature 20°C. Cover the seeds with a (fleece) cloth to prevent drying out. Move to a cooler spot after emergence. Some will germinate quickly; there is a long germination period for stragglers.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • May
  • June
  • July

Harvesting time:

  • Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Multicoloured mixture of tubular flowers with pale throats
  • Origin: North America
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Butterflies
  • Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Penstemon barbatus
  • Dutch: Turtlehead
  • Also known as: Snakehead
  • English: Beard Tongue
  • All year round

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