Penstemon barbatus 'Twizzle Coral' (Twizzle Series) (Beardlip penstemon 'Twizzle Coral')

Botanical name

Penstemon barbatus 'Twizzle Coral' (Twizzle Series)

Other names

Beardlip penstemon 'Twizzle Coral', Beardtongue 'Twizzle Coral', Beard tongue 'Twizzle Coral', Bearded penstemon 'Twizzle Coral'

Genus

Penstemon Penstemon

Variety or Cultivar

'Twizzle Coral' _ 'Twizzle Coral' is an upright, semi-evergreen to evergreen perennial with broadly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and dark stems bearing tubular, coral-pink flowers from early summer to early autumn.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Habit

Compact, Upright

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Colour

Flower

Coral-pink in Summer; Coral-pink in Autumn

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

General care

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering to maintain vigour. In autumn, cut back by 2/3 of plant height to prevent wind damage, leaving 1/3 to protect the crown from frost. Remove all old stems at the base in mid- to late spring once new shoots emerge at ground level.

Propagation methods

Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Penstemon barbatus 'Twizzle Coral' (Twizzle Series) (Beardlip penstemon 'Twizzle Coral') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds and frost. Tolerates light shade. Protect with a dry winter mulch.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3