{"product_id":"penestomon-hidcote-pink-3-litre-pot","title":"Penstemon Hidcote Pink 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenstemon 'Hidcote Pink' – Soft Pink Elegance with Months of Cottage Garden Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenstemon 'Hidcote Pink'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming semi-evergreen perennial and sub-shrub, beloved for its delicate, soft pink trumpet-shaped flowers and effortlessly graceful habit. Named after the famous Hidcote Manor Garden in the Cotswolds, this classic variety produces generous spires of pale blush blooms with a subtly contrasting white throat, creating an air of refined, timeless beauty. Free-flowering and long-lasting, 'Hidcote Pink' is a cottage garden staple that earns its place in borders, beds, and wildlife gardens from early summer right through to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, Romantic Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBears an abundance of delicate pale pink, tubular flowers with a clean white throat on upright, arching stems. The gentle colouring blends beautifully with a wide range of companion plants and garden styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally Long Flowering Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowers generously from June through to October, providing one of the most extended displays of any hardy perennial and ensuring the garden stays colourful well into the autumn months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tubular blooms are irresistible to bees and butterflies, making 'Hidcote Pink' an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly and pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Evergreen, Tidy Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat, lance-shaped mid-green leaves remain on the plant through much of the year in milder climates, providing structure and ground-level interest even outside the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile and Easy to Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardy, reliable, and undemanding once established, 'Hidcote Pink' suits mixed herbaceous borders, cottage-style planting schemes, and informal gardens with equal success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mixed herbaceous or cottage-style borders as a mid-border statement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in drifts for a soft, flowing effect in larger garden spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn wildlife or pollinator-friendly garden areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn well-drained raised beds or large containers in a sunny spot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with salvias, geraniums, alliums, and ornamental grasses for a complementary, long-season display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow and Care for Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil –\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions, particularly over winter, as prolonged wet soil is the most common cause of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight –\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun but will tolerate light, dappled shade. A sunny position encourages the most prolific flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering –\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly after planting to help establish a strong root system. Once settled, 'Hidcote Pink' is reasonably drought tolerant and requires only moderate watering during dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning –\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flower stems regularly throughout the season to encourage continuous blooming. In late autumn, leave the stems in place to offer some protection to the crown over winter. Cut back hard to just above emerging new growth in early to mid spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding –\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring as new growth begins to support strong, healthy flowering stems through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Care –\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally hardy across most of the UK (RHS H4), though in colder or more exposed gardens a generous mulch of bark or garden compost around the base in late autumn will provide valuable root protection. Avoid cutting back hard until spring, as old stems help shield the crown from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenstemon 'Hidcote Pink'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a truly rewarding garden plant, offering months of soft, elegant colour with minimal fuss. Whether planted as part of a sweeping cottage border or alongside grasses and late-season perennials, its graceful pink blooms and dependable nature make it an enduring favourite for any garden. A plant that simply delivers, season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56950092792134,"sku":"172855","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/penestomon-hidcote-pink-3-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}