Ditch the Ordinary! Grow This Hummingbird Loving Penstemon

If you're ready to ditch the ordinary plants at the garden center and discover a truly captivating perennial — that will bring in the hummingbirds — then stick around! Today, I'm introducing you to Penstemon Rose Rhinestones, an easy-care Penstemon with large rose-pink tubular flowers hummingbirds love. It handles heat and humidity wonderfully plus it's a native plant here in North America. Join me to learn all about this gorgeous new perennial! (Zone 7, southern New Jersey)

Video Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and Overview of Penstemons
1:33 - Penstemon Rose Rhinestones Newly Planted vs One Year Later
3:05 - Penstemon Growing Requirements, Bloom Time and Qualities
5:36 - Fall and Spring Care
6:27 - Where to Buy


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📸 Mature Penstemon photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Thank you! 📸


🌿 WHERE TO BUY 🌿

These are 2 of my favorite places to shop for perennials online. I’ve consistently received high-quality plants from both of them.

Bluestone Perennials — located in Ohio
https://www.bluestoneperennials.com

Great Garden Plants — located in Michigan
https://www.greatgardenplants.com


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