Penstemon hybrida Rich Rubyv
Penstemon hybrida Rich Rubyv
Penstemon hybrida Rich Rubyv
Penstemon hybrida Rich Rubyv
Penstemon hybrida Rich Rubyv
Penstemon hybrida Rich Rubyv
Penstemon x hybrida Rich Ruby
Bellflower Beardtongue, Canterbury Bells Penstemon
Very surprised by the development of the young plant that I found small upon reception, it quickly grew to produce magnificent shoots with beautiful flowers. I am truly satisfied!
Marlène, 23/08/2023
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Description
The Penstemon 'Rich Ruby' is a robust variety of beardtongue. Reaching a height of over 70 cm (28in), it produces long reddish stems with an abundance of large campanulate flowers in burgundy to wine-red with a heavily striated white throat of the same dark red. This perennial is undoubtedly not the hardiest, but it tolerates drought and adapts to ordinary soil. Stunning in summer borders or planted in large containers, it is also an excellent cut flower.
The hybrid Penstemon 'Rich Ruby' is a bushy, woody perennial belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae, just like foxgloves and snapdragons. Like many hybrid penstemons, it results from cross-breeding several species, most native to Central and North America. This variety forms beautiful upright and generous clumps, reaching 70 cm (28in) to 1 m (3ft) in height, with a minimum diameter of 60 cm (24in). Its purple-green and branching stems are covered with abundant lanceolate medium-green foliage. It has a relatively rapid growth rate. Flowering occurs from June to September to October, developing at the terminal part of the leafy stems. The bell-shaped flowers are arranged in somewhat loose clusters. They display a vibrant, intense burgundy or wine-red colour, with a striated red throat surrounded by a violet halo. The flowers of this variety are sterile.
The 'Rich Ruby' penstemon or beardtongue is best used in borders due to its large size, among perennials such as agapanthus, Bluebeard, Rhodoanthemum hosimariensis, Cape daisies, or mixed with annuals such as love-in-a-mist. It will blend well in dry and moderately chalky soil with rose mallows, purple toadflax, cotton lavenders, rockroses, or wormwoods. It also performs well in a large pot, with proper drainage and regular fertilising. Penstemons also make excellent cut flowers.
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Botanical data
Penstemon
x hybrida
Rich Ruby
Scrophulariaceae (Plantaginaceae)
Bellflower Beardtongue, Canterbury Bells Penstemon
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Penstemon 'Rich Ruby' is a delicate plant that cannot withstand temperatures below -10°C (14°F) unless the soil is well-drained and the base is protected by a covering of leaves or straw. For the best growth of hybrid penstemons, it is important to pay attention to the type of soil they grow in. They prefer rich, moist to dry soils that are well-drained, especially during winter. They rot quickly in excessively damp soils. In cool climates, it is best to put the plants in a warm, sunny location sheltered from cold winds, facing south or west. In hot climates, it is more suitable to choose a semi-cool and shaded location. In colder regions, cuttings should be taken in autumn. This plant has no specific diseases and requires minimal maintenance. When removing faded flowers in autumn, be sure to slightly shorten the deflowered stems without cutting them back to the ground, especially in regions where winter is humid. The foliage plays a crucial role in moisture regulation. Wait until spring is well established (March-April) to shorten the branches whose foliage has been damaged by the cold. If the summer is dry, water the plant regularly to support flowering. In the coldest regions, cover the stump with a glass or a frame to protect it from severe cold. To rejuvenate the plant, divide your penstemons every three or four years, but wait until spring to do this.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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