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Sunburst Ruby Penstemon

Long season of bloom

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  • flowering dateMid to late summer
  • hardiness zone5-9
  • height15 - 18 inches
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship as3" POT
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
A stellar garden performer, this colorful bush-type perennial pops with an abundance of bright ruby-red, tubular flowers. Each bloom features a bright white throat, adding a fantastic dimensional look to the plant. Sunny planting areas produce the best results for penstemon. They thrive in the heat of early to late summer, all the while adding tons of flair and interest to mixed borders and seasonal perennial gardens. Whether your garden aesthetic leans toward a rustic rockery or the old English cottage look, Sunburst Ruby makes a lively addition. Hummingbirds love these plants and will visit them often. An all-around winner in the landscape, penstemon combines a long bloom season, brilliant flower color and easy care. 3" pot.Penstemon mexicali 'Sunburst Ruby'

Perennial •Z5-9 •H15-18"xW15-18" •Mid to Late Summer •Sun

Product Details

  • botanical namePenstemon barbatus 'Coccineus'
  • flowering dateMid to late summer
  • flower colorRed
  • flower formFunnel or tubular shaped flowers on terminal racemes.
  • foliage typeNarrow and glossy dark green foliage.
  • formPerennial
  • growth rateModerate
  • hardiness zone5-9
  • height15 - 18 inches
  • pruningRemoving spent flower stems will ensure a repeat blooming. After flowering.
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • shipping seasonSpring
  • ship as3" POT
  • soil requirementWell drained soil in a sunny location.
  • spacing15 - 18 inches
  • spread15 - 18 inches
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • winter careWhere marginally hardy, provide a winter mulch.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, Trees and Shrubs
3A-3B 4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4A-4B 4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A 3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B 2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B 2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A 2/3/25 - 5/9/25
9B-10B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 7B: 5/26/25
Zones 8A - 10B: 5/5/25

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