Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine De La Mare'

Penstemons produce foxglove-like flowers, which look fantastic in informal and cottage garden schemes, and are extremely attractive to bumblebees.

They thrive in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. Many penstemon varieties are hardy in all but the harshest winters, but do move plants under cover or take summer cuttings if you want to make sure your plants will last through winter.

Penstemon ‘Catherine de la Mere’ bears pretty, lilac blue, tubular, flowers from June to September. It's ideal for growing at the front of a sunny border, or in pots on the patio. Plants are tender so need to be protected over winter if they are to survive. If plants do survive, cut plants back to ground level in spring to promote fresh growth.