Penstemon digitalis | Burgundy | Beardtongue Vintage postcards Sprays of flowers are held

Sprays of flowers are held on slightly arching  but self supporting stems from late summer and into autumn

The blooms are incredibly sweet-smelling and are wonderful as cut flowers in bouquets

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it is easily grow in average but well drained soils

Penstemon digitalis | Burgundy | Beardtongue Vintage postcards Sprays of flowers are heldPenstemon may be deciduous or evergreen perennials or subshrubs, with simple, narrow leaves and racemes or panicles of bell shaped or funnel shaped flowers in summer through to mid autumn. Penstemons are such good doers in the garden, providing so much colour for such a long season, with so many varieties to choose from. They also look fabulous planted 'en masse'! Penstemon Burgundy has lovely deep, rich dark red coloured flowers on spikes that bees