vanaf 1 februari '21 kunt u weer bestellen. For a fuller selection list of penstemons see our RHS Find a Plant. Type. Height: 75cm (30"). From early summer right through until late autumn, pink and white bell-shaped flowers are born on slender spikes. Height 60-90cm (24-36in) Other Flowers For Cutting/Drying Suitable for Container Ideal for Beginners Bees And Butterflies Drought Tolerant. Spread: Up to 32 inches. While upright, the stems average anywhere from 2 to 3 feet tall. GROWING GUIDE. Featured Product. It is noted for its pink flowers and dark wine-red foliage. Tolerates light shade. Common Name: Beardtongue. Deep purple-red foliage bears spikes of long lasting soft and deep pink bell-shaped flowers during the summer, excellent for attracting bees and butterflies. Grows in Sun. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' Pink shaded flowers up to 90cm (36in) from July to October and growing 60cm (24in) wide. Perennials. Genus name is from the Greek words, penta, meaning five and stemon, meaning stamen, each flower has five stamens. Developed at the University of Nebraska, this is an outstanding taller selection for the middle to back of a sunny border. Frost-hardy perennial. Donkerder blad en meer sprekende bloemen. An easy border plant, also tolerant of heat and humidity. Flowering. This cultivar grows to 30” in height and is tolerant of the heat and humidity common to Chicago summers. Dale Lindgren of Nebraska has followed his breeding of P. digitalis 'Husker's Red' with this new introduction which forms persistent purple-red foliaged clumps. Cut your penstemon plants back by about a third in the fall, after they’re through blooming for the year. Info. The deep pink flowers have a touch of white and are produced over a clump of large, deep purple-red leaves. Protect from hard frosts. Dressed in purple from head to toe, this stunning hybrid flaunts lavender purple flowers rising on dark purple stems above full clumps of lush eggplant-purple foliage. penstemon ‘dark towers’ Fun Facts: Native to the continental U.S., Mexico and Guatemala. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' heeft opvallende bladeren in een mooi burgundykleur. As a group, most of the species are hardy in zones 3 through 9. Penstemon hybrid. The flowers are borne atop strong stems. Penstemons are drought tolerant plants, generally found in desert or other dry areas. ‘Dark Towers’ is a relatively tall plant compared with many cultivars of Penstemon. The hybrid has tubular pink flowers that grow up to 1.5 inches tall, red foliage, and is 1.5 feet to 3 feet tall. Foliage is an attractive dark maroon/wine red and generally retains good color throughout summer. It is noted for its pink flowers and dark wine-red foliage. USDA zones: 3-8. Penstemon Dark Towers PP 20013 aka Dark Towers Beardtongue. Glossy bronze-red leaves on deep red stems, topped by masses of tubular light pink flowers that will add rich, contrasting color to borders, meadows and naturalized gardens. Sku #4755. Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. www.terranovanurseries.com. Annuals & Biennials. Dark Towers Penstemon Penstemon 'Dark Towers' Plant Patent #20,013. £9.50. ‘Dark Towers’ is a clump-forming penstemon that typically grows 1.5-3’ tall. The flowers are borne atop strong stems. penstemon ‘dark towers’ Fun Facts: Native to the continental U.S., Mexico and Guatemala. £9.50. Mature size: Height: 30 inches (76 cm). Met dank aan Dale Lindgren van Nebraska University die er serieus werk van heeft gemaakt. Glossy bronze-red leaves on deep red stems, topped by masses of tubular light pink flowers that will add rich, contrasting color to borders, meadows and naturalized gardens. Penstemon Dark Towers (72 cells) PP20013 Trays: 0 Sturdy columns of two-toned pink trumpets rise in July and August over glossy, bronze-red foliage darker than its seed parent, 'Husker Red'. Slow. are herbaceous flowering perennials. Below are a few of the best penstemons for the border. Penstemon Dark Towers HARDY PERENNIALS. USPP#20013: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Protect with a dry winter mulch. Genus: Penstemon Variety: Dark Towers Category: Perennial Height & Spread: 75cm Flower Colour: Pink Foliage: Semi evergreen Soil Type: most, free draining soil Aspect: Full sun Season of Interest: Summer into Autumn Colours and sizes are approximate and are intended as a guideline and may vary according to local conditions Trays: 0 Sturdy columns of two-toned pink trumpets rise in July and August over glossy, bronze-red foliage darker than its seed parent, 'Husker Red'. Penstemon Dark Towers . Spread 45cm (18in) Show More + Free delivery on orders over. In comparison, ‘Dark Towers’ PP20013 has much darker foliage that emerges wine purple and keeps its color much better through the summer heat. Some are only hardy through zone 5. Bloom Time: Early to midsummer. Reaches a height of 60cm; Penstemon ‘Osprey’ – pink and white flowers from June to October. With so many colors to choose from, everyone can find a penstemon to love. Door verder gebruik te maken van deze website gaat u akkoord met het gebruik van functionele en analytische cookies. Usually, penstemon plants grow as shrubs, and can attain a maximum height range of 10 centimeters to 3 meters. are herbaceous flowering perennials. £4.50. Equally at home in traditional cottage garden or contemporary displays, an ideal plant for the middle of the border... Click here for full details... £4.90. Colour. Penstemon linarioides subsp. The reddish purple foliage and dark purple seed pods contrast with green foliage in the garden and landscape. Quick Jumps. Attractive to bees and butterflies; Long flowering; Easy to grow; Ideal for mixed borders; Height 80cm Spread 50cm; EAN code. At a glance. Hardy. Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers' ® alle planten penstemon digitalis dark towers zon, halfschaduw, vocht Scrophulariaceae schilpadbloem 6 8 sier, bladsier, roodbladig, snijbloem roze 70 p11 (1 liter) 8 vk2R; ak14#52|149 Suggested uses. Dark Towers Beard Tongue will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. What is Penstemon? The inflorescence type of ‘Dark Towers’ is a panicle that grows to 16 cm long and 10 cm wide. Once established, they have good drought tolerance. It forms a mound of deep purple-red foliage, bearing spikes of bicolor soft and deep-pink bell-shaped flowers in summer. Uitstekend winterhard voor een Penstemon, net als 'Huskers Red' maar dan nog veel intensiever van kleur. Height of 90cm; Advertisement . Flowers from mid-summer well into autumn. These plants belong to the genus Penstemon in the family Plantaginaceae. This penstemon will do well in heat and humidity. Genus name is from the Greek words, penta, meaning five and stemon, meaning stamen, each flower has five stamens.A stamen being the pollen producing part of a flower. £3.50. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years. The blooms look great in a garden setting and ma… Flower Color is Purple/Lavender and blooms in Spring. Height 16 inches (4) 20 inches (1) 30 inches (1 ... Penstemon Dark Towers (72 cells) PP20013. Take cuttings in late summer as a back-up. A 2008 introduction from TerraNova Nurseries in Oregon. Zones: 3-8. Height: 36 to 40 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. Plant group: Perennials Hardiness: Sunset zones: 1-11, 14-24. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' PP20013 COPF. The more vigorous cultivars, such as Penstemon 'Alice Hindley' and P. 'Schoenholzeri' can be taken early in the year (for planting out in early summer) and usually grow rapidly enough to give a flower display by late summer. Even when not in bloom, 'Midnight Masquerade' retains its dark purple foliage color all season long. Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers' Height: 60-90cm (24-36 ins) Spread: 45cm (18 ins) Position: Sun or semi-shade; Soil: Well drained; Hardiness: Fully hardy; Flowering Period: Summer; Leaf Colour: Deep purple/red; Flower Colour: Deep pink; Summer flowering. Hardiness zone 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b. Others originated from certain parts of Asia. Penstemon: Group/Species: digitalis Variety: Dark Towers Type: Hardy Perennial Common Name: Foxglove Beardtongue Border Position: Middle Soil Type: Fertile, Neutral Scent: Unscented Site: Full Sun: Moisture: Moist but Well-drained Height: 75cm (30in) Spacing: 45cm (18in) Sowing, Seeds, Planting Height. Happy in any good garden soil in sun or light shade. Hummingbirds find it irresistible. Width: 33 inches (84 cm). Rhs.org.uk: Caring for Penstemons ; Yerbabuenanursery.com: Basic Perennial Pruning ; Writer Bio. Cultivation. There are 250 species that are native to North America. Yes - Penstemon Dark Towers is the best of the red-leaved penstemons to date. References. Op lange sierlijke stengels verschijnen klokjesachtige bloemen in een zacht lilapaarse kleur. In comparison, ‘Dark Towers’ PP20013 has much darker foliage that emerges wine purple and keeps its color much better through the summer heat. Penstemon 'Volcano Kilimanjaro' - 3L. The flowers contrast nicely with the plant's beautiful wine-red foliage. The flowers contrast nicely with the plant's beautiful wine-red foliage. Dark Towers is a stunning eye catching plant with chocolate brown foliage and lilac pink blooms. Native Range: Unusual variety Hardiness Zone: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C Height: 0,7m Soil: Avoid wet, poorly-drained soils pH: Moisture: Dry to medium Light: Full sun Flowering Period: June - July Garden locations: Sunny areas of borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens and open woodland areas. Brand. Price: 2 € Semi-evergreen in milder areas. David Wilson of Garden Splendor Plants clearly agrees with us, as you can see in this short video. Dark Towers Penstemon (Penstemon 'Dark Towers'): Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’ is an upright perennial featuring glossy bronze red foliage topped by spikes of light pink tubular flowers. Penstemon hybrid. Dark bronze semi-evergreen foliage makes the perfect backdrop for the tubular, bright pink flowers of Penstemon 'Dark Towers'. Patent No: PP#20,013 Height: 3-4 ft Width: 18-24 in Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained Flower Color: Pink Bloom Time: May,June Hardiness Zone: 3 TO 8. Deep purple-red foliage bears spikes of long lasting soft and deep pink bell-shaped flowers during the summer, excellent for attracting bees and butterflies. Flowering period: Summer. P. 'Apple Blossom' AGM: Panicles of bell-shaped pale pink white-throated flowers,with narrow semi-evergreen foliage. seasonal / in-store only. 0 Penstemon 'Volcano Vesuvius' £9.50. Penstemon 'Dark Tower' is a taller variety suited to the middle of a sunny border. Dressed in purple from head to toe, this stunning hybrid flaunts lavender purple flowers rising on dark purple stems above full clumps of lush eggplant-purple foliage. Suggested uses. We use cookies to personalise content, analyse website performance and for advertising purposes. 'Dark Towers' is similar to Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red', but differs by having darker red foliage that appears to maintain its dark red color better in summer, pink instead of white flowers and slightly taller plant height. Soil type. Normal, Drained. 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