Penstemon Hidcote Pink

Common Name:
Beardtongue ‘Hidcote Pink’

Description:
Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’ is a long-flowering, semi-evergreen perennial prized for its elegant spikes of soft pink, tubular flowers marked with delicate white throats and fine veining. Blooming from late spring through to autumn, it delivers an extended season of colour, making it a standout in garden beds, borders, and cottage-style plantings. The upright stems rise above a neat clump of narrow, deep green foliage, creating vertical interest while maintaining a light and airy feel. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, this hardy variety thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, showing good drought tolerance once established. Regular deadheading will encourage continuous flowering and help maintain a tidy form. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and birds, enhancing the biodiversity of the garden while providing reliable, low-maintenance colour.

Form:
*Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 60–90 cm
Width: 45–60 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Soft pink
Pink with white throat

Key Attributes:
*Bee Attracting
*Bird Attracting
*Drought Tolerant
*Perennial
*Suitable for Pots

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

Companion Plants:
Salvia
Lavender
Gaura
Echinacea
Coreopsis