Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Penstemons produce foxglove-like flowers, which look fantastic in informal and cottage garden schemes, and are extremely attractive to bumblebees.
They thrive in full sun to partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. Many varieties of penstemon are hardy in all but the harshest winters, but do move plants under cover or take summer cuttings to ensure they make it through winter.
Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn' bears tall spikes of deep wine-red flowers from July to October, complemented by lance-shaped, bright green leaves. It's perfect for adding a splash of colour to the middle of a sunny, well-drained border, and makes a lovely cut flower.
For best results grow Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn' in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Plants may need protection in colder regions. Apply a thick mulch of well-rotted manure or compost in autumn to protect the roots. Plants can be propagated by seed but they won't come true. For better results, divide in spring.
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Penstemon ‘Andenken an friedrich hahn’ and wildlife
Penstemon ‘Andenken an friedrich hahn’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Penstemon ‘Andenken an friedrich hahn’ poisonous?
Penstemon ‘Andenken an friedrich hahn’ has no toxic effects reported.
