Penstemon ‘Bell Tower Red’

Common Name:
Beardtongue ‘Bell Tower Red’

Description:
Penstemon ‘Bell Tower Red’ is a bold, upright perennial prized for its tall spires of vivid red, tubular flowers that bring vibrant colour and vertical interest to garden beds and borders. The striking blooms appear from late spring through summer and often continue into autumn in Melbourne’s temperate climate, providing a long-lasting display and attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators. Its neat clump of mid-green foliage forms an attractive base, allowing the flower stems to stand proudly above surrounding plantings. Ideal for cottage gardens, mixed perennial borders, and feature pots, this variety performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of Melbourne’s dry summers once established and benefits from regular deadheading to encourage repeat flowering. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a compact, 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:
Red

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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