#Penstemon barbatus twizzle free#

Cultivate plants relatively dry in well-drained soil, spray fungicide if necessary. Grow on at 16-18☌ and transplant after 30 days in containers or later directly into the garden. Cover lightly with vermiculite and keep moist, not wet for optimal germination. For a spring crop, sow in February-April at 20☌.

#Penstemon barbatus twizzle free#

Growing: Sow in autumn, overwinter frost free and transplant in the final container in February-March. Height 70-80 cm, spread 40 cm, upright plant form Vigorous, well-branched plants for landscaping. With Twizzle, Van Hemert & Co has successfully managed to create a brand new variety that has longer flower stems than the cultivated varieties currently on the market. Penstemons are part of the foxglove family and native to North America however Europe has traditionally been far more active in the hybridization of these tubular-flowered beauties. Twizzle, a true star turn for the summer and autumn garden. Attracting bees and hummingbirds, this perennial brings back wildlife to the garden. Consumers will love this beauty because it adds height and colour to patio containers and annual/perennial borders. The strong, low maintenance plants truly stand out on the bench and will look wonderful in inspirational plant combinations. Twizzle offers a wide sales window as it can be sown in spring for the summer season or in autumn for a spring crop. Growers will see the benefits of this seed-grown Penstemon barbatus which can be marketed as a premium plant in large pots (12-18 cm). In addition to the striking red colour, the jury especially noted the new plant habit and superb flowering performance during the first year, therefore awarding this new Penstemon barbatus a welldeserved 2017 Gold Medal. This award is only given to varieties that truly excel in innovation, beauty, use and overall performance in the Fleuroselect trials. In detailĪ Gold Medal signifies a breakthrough in breeding. Twizzle is the perfect strong, but gentle touch for pots, containers and bedding. It blooms over a long period, stretching from summer to autumn and attracts beneficial insects in the garden. Twizzle is a beautiful border plant thriving in a sunny spot and well-drained soil. 70-80 cm) present small bell-shaped flowers in vivid scarlet. has taller flower stems than the existing varieties on the market while preserving the natural elegance of wild Penstemon. This first year flowering perennial from Van Hemert & Co.