Penstemon ‘Bell Tower Purple’

Common Name:
Beardtongue ‘Bell Tower Purple’

Description:
Penstemon ‘Bell Tower Purple’ is a striking, upright perennial renowned for its tall spires of rich purple, tubular flowers that create a bold vertical accent in garden beds and borders. The bell-shaped blooms are produced in abundance from late spring through summer and often continue into autumn in Melbourne’s mild climate, attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators. Its mid-green foliage forms a neat clump at the base, allowing the flower stems to rise elegantly above, making it ideal for cottage-style plantings, mixed perennial borders, and feature pots. ‘Bell Tower Purple’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, performing particularly well in Melbourne gardens where good drainage is essential during cooler, wetter months. It is relatively drought tolerant once established and benefits from regular deadheading to prolong flowering and occasional light pruning to maintain a tidy shape.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 60–90 cm
Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Purple

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Herbaceous
Perennial
Suitable for Cottage Gardens
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Drought Tolerant once established

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Salvia
Lavender
Gaura
Achillea
Echinacea

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