{"title":"Penstemon Plants","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Penstemon plants for summer flowers, upright stems and foliage that adds another layer of colour to the border. Explore the dramatic dark leaves of ‘Onyx and Pearls’, compact Dakota Burgundy and the pink-blushed white flowers of ‘Husker Red’. Give them a sunny spot with well-drained soil, and combine them with hardy geraniums, salvias or ornamental grasses for a relaxed planting scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"penstemon-onyx-and-pearls","title":"Penstemon ‘Onyx and Pearls’ – Dark Foliage Penstemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith its deep purple leaves and pale blooms, Penstemon ‘Onyx and Pearls’ brings two very different colours to the same plant. The summer flowers have white centres and a soft lavender wash, standing out clearly against foliage that can look almost black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this tall perennial space towards the middle or back of a sunny border. Its upright flowering stems add height above lower planting, while the dark leaves help break up larger areas of green. Try it alongside ornamental grasses for a loose, naturalistic effect, or pair it with white and blush-pink flowers for a quieter combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven between flowering periods, the foliage gives the planting a distinct point of interest. Leave room around the plant so it can form a generous clump as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P001","offers":[{"title":"2 litre","offer_id":53782691283280,"sku":"PEDOPEAR2C2","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/PenstemonOnyx_Pearls1.png?v=1791538942"},{"product_id":"penstemon-dakota-burgundy","title":"Penstemon Dakota Burgundy – Burgundy Foliage Penstemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer flowers are only part of the appeal of Penstemon Dakota Burgundy. Its glossy leaves introduce deep wine-purple tones to the garden, with lavender-coloured blooms rising above the leafy clump on slender stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts manageable size makes it easy to include beside a sunny path or among shorter border plants. For a simple patio display, give it a roomy container and surround it with low-growing white or pale pink flowers to draw attention to the darker leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Dakota Burgundy where you want the character of a dark-leaved penstemon in a smaller planting space. Its combination of upright flowers and compact foliage adds variety without dominating the display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P001","offers":[{"title":"2 litre","offer_id":53782705996112,"sku":"PEDDBURG2C2","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/PenstemonDakotaBurgundy1.png?v=1791539392"},{"product_id":"penstemon-husker-red","title":"Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ – White Flowering Penstemon","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name ‘Husker Red’ refers to the foliage rather than the flowers. New leaves emerge with maroon-red colouring, gradually becoming greener as they mature. In summer, upright stems carry white flowers with a subtle pink blush, giving the plant a much lighter appearance in bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant this penstemon through the middle of a sunny border, where its slender flowering stems can mingle with other perennials. It works especially well in an informal scheme: try it with blue hardy geraniums, soft pink flowers or fine-leaved ornamental grasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe changing leaf colour and pale blooms offer two distinct stages of interest, making ‘Husker Red’ an appealing choice for gardeners who enjoy watching a border develop through the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P001","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":53782721855824,"sku":"PEDHRED0P9","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 litre","offer_id":53782721888592,"sku":"PEDHRED2C2","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/1873\/1600\/files\/PenstemonHuskerRed1.png?v=1791540007"}],"url":"https:\/\/plantsgaloreonline.co.uk\/collections\/penstemon.oembed","provider":"Plants Galore Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}