Mr Fothergills Penstemon Scarlet Queen Seeds

Description

Mr Fothergills Penstemon Scarlet Queen Seeds produce striking scarlet-red flowers on upright stems, delivering long-lasting colour for sunny borders and excellent blooms for cutting, often flowering in the first year from an early sowing.

Key Features

• Produces bold scarlet flowers with strong visual impact

• Flowers in the first year when sown early

• Long flowering period, ideal for summer and early autumn displays

• Excellent cut flower variety for indoor arrangements

• Attractive to bees and butterflies

• RHS Plants for Pollinators approved

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Penstemon Scarlet Queen Seeds (Penstemon hartwegii) are a popular choice for gardeners looking to add rich colour and structure to their garden. This hardy perennial produces tall stems topped with vibrant red, trumpet-shaped flowers that stand out beautifully in mixed borders and cottage-style planting schemes. When sown early, plants will flower in their first year, providing quick results as well as long-term garden value.

Well suited to full sun positions, Penstemon Scarlet Queen thrives in well-drained soil and delivers a long flowering season from mid-summer into autumn. Its strong stems and long-lasting blooms make it particularly suitable for cut flower arrangements, while its nectar-rich flowers help support bees and butterflies. In colder regions, it can be treated as an annual for reliable seasonal colour.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills

• Product Type: Flower Seeds

• Botanical Name: Penstemon hartwegii

• Plant Class: Hardy Perennial

• Genus: Perennials

• Flower Colour: Red

• Plant Height: Approx. 75cm (30in)

• Situation: Full Sun

• Suitable for Cut Flowers: Yes

• Attractive to Pollinators: Bees and Butterflies

• RHS Plants for Pollinators: Yes

Sowing & Care Tips

• Sow indoors from January to April to flower the same year

• Sow seeds 0.5cm (in) deep in trays of compost

• Water well and place in a warm, bright location at 1520C

• Keep compost moist; seedlings usually appear in 2135 days

• Transplant seedlings 5cm (2in) apart when large enough to handle

• Harden off gradually before planting outdoors once frosts have passed

• Plant out 25cm (10in) apart in a sunny, sheltered position

Why Choose Mr Fothergills Penstemon Scarlet Queen Seeds?

Offering strong colour, pollinator appeal and excellent cut flowers, Mr Fothergills Penstemon Scarlet Queen Seeds are a dependable choice for brightening borders and garden displays. Ideal for gardeners seeking reliable performance and lasting impact from a single sowing.