Penstemon | Garnet Spires annual Whilst Annabelle can be grown

Whilst Annabelle can be grown in full sun or dappled shade

Veronica longifolia enjoys a sunny or partially shaded position although we find that mulching will help to retain moisture when it is positioned in drier situations

that stand on tall erect stems above the ferny foliage

Bees love the accessibility of the nectar with these pretty open-faced flowers

Penstemon | Garnet Spires annual Whilst Annabelle can be grownPenstemon Garnet is a bushy, vigorous perennial with smooth, narrow, dark green leaves and small, tubular, deep wine red flowers borne along gracefully arching spikes, giving way to interesting seed pods. Flowering is from early summer to late autumn. It is one of the longest living Penstemons and is semi evergreen and has been the recipient of the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. An excellent cut flower that is also loved