Penstemon twizzle
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. This stunning range has long spikes of graceful flowers on strong upright stems, much taller than other Penstemons. 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. Consumers will love this beauty because it adds height and colour to patio containers and annual/perennial borders. Penstemon barbatus Twizzle Scarlet This first year flowering perennial from Van Hemert & Co. Trumpet-shaped, vibrant purple flowers are attractive in the border and. The strong, low maintenance plants truly stand out on the bench and will look wonderful in inspirational plant combinations. Plants form a low clump of green foliage, with upright spikes appearing in mid-summer. Season Light Conditions Soil Type Price: 7.50 In Stock : Yes Back to search results. Twizzle offers a wide sales window as it can be sown in spring for the summer season or in autumn for a spring crop. Long spikes of graceful tubular red flowers on strong upright stems, much taller than other Penstemons, July to September. 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). bell-shaped flowers held on remarkably long, strong and slender, 2 to 3 ft.
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.
A Gold Medal signifies a breakthrough in breeding.