An upright perennial with large vivid-red, bell-shaped flowers re-blooming throughout the season, above the mounds of mid green foliage. Height and Spread 50cm. Flowers from July to October. Prefers full sun and fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Hardy.
Penstemon ‘Mountain Treats Red’ is a long-flowering perennial that brings vibrant colour to borders and containers. With the right conditions and care, this plant will flower repeatedly throughout the season and provide long-lasting garden colour.
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
• Spring: The ideal time to plant is in spring when the soil is workable and beginning to warm. This helps your Penstemon establish before active growth begins. • Early Autumn: Alternatively, early autumn planting allows roots to settle while the soil is still warm, giving plants a strong start the following season.
Site Selection
• Sunlight: Choose a position in full sun for the best flowering performance. Penstemon ‘Mountain Treats Red’ thrives in bright, open positions. • Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil is ideal. Adding compost or well-rotted organic matter will improve soil structure and moisture retention.
Planting Instructions
Dig a hole twice the width and the same depth as the root ball.
Mix compost or organic matter into the excavated soil.
Place the plant in the hole with the root ball level with the soil surface.
Backfill gently and firm the soil lightly.
Water thoroughly after planting to help the plant establish.
Watering Requirements
• Growing Season: Keep the soil evenly moist during active growth to support healthy foliage and flowering. • Dry Periods: Water during dry spells, especially in the first year after planting.
Feeding
• Spring: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering. • Mid-Season: A light supplementary feed will help maintain flowering performance.
Pruning
• Deadheading: Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage repeat flowering and keep Penstemon ‘Mountain Treats Red’ looking tidy. • Seasonal Care: Leave some stems over winter for protection, then trim back in spring when new growth appears.
Mulching
• Apply mulch in spring to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil quality around Penstemon ‘Mountain Treats Red’.
Final Tips
Penstemon ‘Mountain Treats Red’ is a reliable, long-flowering perennial perfect for sunny borders and mixed planting schemes. With good drainage, regular feeding, and deadheading, this Penstemon will provide colour from summer into autumn.
Added much needed colour to my garden. My perennial geraniums have finished so delighted with this penstemon
Rated 5 out of 5
Elaine Day (verified owner)–
I ordered seven different penstemons and they all arrived extremely well packaged. All the plants were very healthy, big and bushy and as soon as they were planted made an impression in the garden. Very highly recommend!
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Mary W. (verified owner) –
Well packaged.Sturdy plant.
Fiona Adam (verified owner) –
Added much needed colour to my garden. My perennial geraniums have finished so delighted with this penstemon
Elaine Day (verified owner) –
I ordered seven different penstemons and they all arrived extremely well packaged. All the plants were very healthy, big and bushy and as soon as they were planted made an impression in the garden. Very highly recommend!