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    Penstemon 'Purple Bedder'

    Beardtongue 'Purple Bedder'

    £5.59
    £6.99
    £5.59

    1 litre pot

    If you're after bold colour and effortless charm, Penstemon 'Purple Bedder' delivers season-long impact with vivid violet blooms that keep going from June into autumn. Its tall, slender spires stand proudly in borders or containers, creating movement and interest while feeding your local bees and butterflies. Whether you're starting fresh or filling summer gaps, this easygoing perennial makes it look like you've worked much harder than you have.
    • Deep purple blooms with contrasting throats
    • Extended flowering into autumn
    • Great for wildlife-friendly gardens
    • Vibrant colour for seasonal borders

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    • Aspect

      Full sun to partial shade

    • Hardiness

      Half hardy

    • Flowers

      June, July, August, September, October

    • Soil type

      Fertile, well-drained soil

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    • Why we like this plant

      Penstemon 'Purple Bedder' is a true performer, providing months of flower power with almost no fuss. Its rich purple blooms hold up beautifully in sun or light shade and bring a burst of bold colour to borders from early summer to the first frosts. Loved by bees and butterflies, it’s a reliable and eye-catching choice whether you're refreshing a cottage-style garden or brightening up a modern planting scheme.

    • About this plant

      Penstemon 'Purple Bedder' is a showy, upright perennial prized for its abundance of deep purple, trumpet-shaped flowers with pale throats. Flowering from early summer into autumn, this variety adds a vibrant splash of colour to borders and beds. Its narrow, glossy green leaves form a neat clump, while the slender flower stems bring height and movement. A favourite with pollinators and great for cutting too.

    • Key features

      • Striking purple flower spikes
      • Long flowering period
      • Pollinator-friendly
      • Perfect for beds and borders
      • Excellent cut flower

    • Eventual height and
      spread

      Height: 60–80cm | Spread: 40–50cm

    • Growth
      habit

      Bushy and upright, with flowering stems rising elegantly above compact green foliage.

    • Moisture

      Moist but well-drained

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Perfect for beds, borders, pollinator gardens, and large patio pots

    Planting guide

    Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Space plants about 40–50cm apart. Water well until established and mulch annually in spring.

    Care tips

    Deadhead regularly to encourage repeat blooms. Leave stems over winter for protection and cut back in spring. Mulch for added resilience in cold regions.

    Winter care

    Leave top growth over winter to protect the crown. Mulch in autumn and cut back hard in early spring when new growth appears.