Penstemon digitalis | Huskers Red Father's Day this new hybrid flowers the

this new hybrid flowers the first year from an early sowing of seed and will also produce the second year if left in place

A small amount of general-purpose fertiliser in spring will encourage new growth

The bees and butterflies and moths whose food is starting to decline are in a frenzy as they love the nectar the flowers produce

They are so easy to grow and will easily split to give you more plants

although it will tolerate some shade particularly in hotter climates

Penstemon digitalis | Huskers Red Father's Day this new hybrid flowers theThis award winning perennial has deep wine red stems that have large bell shaped white flowers with a dusting of light pink that are approximately 2. 5cm in length. The flower stems stand tall above the striking lush foliage which is lance shaped and stained red in colour. Huskers Red is a versatile perennial and also makes a fabulous cut flower. Flowering is from late spring through to early summer, this Penstemon grows vigorously with flower stems