PENSTEMON RED RIDING HOOD ACORN FARMS
RED RIDING HOOD BEARDTONGUE

PENSTEMON RED RIDING HOOD

Penstemon schmidel 'Red Riding Hood' PP18950
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RED RIDING HOOD BEARDTONGUE

Penstemon 'Red Riding Hood' is a high-performance perennial celebrated for its intense, saturated cherry-red flowers and exceptionally long blooming window. These tubular, trumpet-shaped blooms feature white-streaked throats and are held on sturdy, upright stems that rise above a dense mound of narrow, forest-green foliage. Reaching a tidy height of 18 to 24 inches, it offers a much more "prolific" flowering display than older varieties, often blooming in heavy waves from late spring through late summer, acting as a premier nectar source for hummingbirds and bees.

'Red Riding Hood' is cold hardy (USDA zones 5-9) and is prized for its ability to maintain a neat, upright form without flopping, even after summer storms. Like other members of the Riding Hood series, it thrives in full sun and requires lean, sharply drained soil; it is highly drought tolerant once established and is notably resistant to deer and rabbits. Because of its compact size and high-impact color, it is an ideal choice for the front of sunny borders, rock gardens, or high-performance patio containers where a constant "splash" of red is needed.
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PLANT SIZE TYPE GALENA ADD'L DIG SOON
PENSTEMON RED RIDING HOODcon 12000

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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)



Planting Tips ⓘ

To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in a location with full sun, and well-draining, slightly alkaline soil. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Prune back after blooming to maintain shape.


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