Penstemon 'Swan Lake'

Glowing white trumpets open freely on upright stems. They are long blooming from early summer right through to frost. The florets can have a soft pink blush at their tips in bud and bloom. Perfect for a formal garden and very at home in a cottage garden too.

The dense foliage has a hint of blue and grows with a nice density. Penstemon can work well in gardens or pots and the flowers are even great for picking. What is more, the flowers are loved by bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Water to establish then only if rainfall is low. Penstemon 'Swan Lake' is dry tolerant once established. Plant in moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil. Drainage is important. Dead head regularly during the bloom season to promote more blooms. It is a good idea to prune them back to the woody base winter/early spring to promote healthy growth.

Protect these young tubestock plants from frost. Pot these Penstemon tubes on (put into bigger pots) until the threat of frost is over. They become more hardy as they establish. Then plant them out in the garden. Grow Penstemon in beds, border or containers.