Penstemon Sour Grapes is a beautiful perennial with tall spires of soft mauve to smoky purple flowers that shift in tone as they mature. The tubular blooms rise above fresh green foliage from midsummer into autumn, bringing height, movement and a natural cottage garden feel to borders. It is ideal for mixed planting schemes, wildlife friendly gardens and relaxed borders, where the open throats of the flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Sour Grapes blends easily with pastels and grasses and provides a long season of gentle colour.
Sunlight position:
Full sun or partial shade
Eventual height and spread:
Height 70 cm, Spread 45 cm
Soil type:
Moist but well drained soil
This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once planted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm growers pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away, water gently, and place it in a bright, sheltered spot for a short time while it settles. Plant out or pot on as soon as possible, keeping the soil moist while the roots establish. Once settled, it will grow into a healthy, long lasting perennial for your garden.
