Deep wine-purple foliage holds color even in heat. Apply a thick mulch of well-rotted manure or compost in autumn to protect the roots. Related products. Penstemon 'Dark Tower' is a taller variety suited to the middle of a sunny border. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. This year’s symposium takes place July 21 through 27 in Vancouver, BC. I've just purchased a gorgeous Penstemon Dark Towers and only found out when I got back home that they are not suitable for containers because of their deep roots. I recall first hearing about the virtues of this new cultivar a few years back at a new plant forum that takes place every year at the Perennial Plant Symposium. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' PP20013 COPF. 9 in stock (can be backordered) Penstemon Dark Towers? From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine. Penstemons (Penstemon spp.) Dark Towers Beard Tongue is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Herbaceous. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' Dark Towers Beardtongue. Penstemon Dark Towers PP 20013 aka Dark Towers Beardtongue. Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal. SKU: S35719. Attracts hummingbirds. Other pollinators. Two-lipped, tubular, pale pink flowers (each to 1.5”) in loose terminal racemes bloom from late spring into summer atop erect, rigid, leafy stems. Dark Towers Penstemon brings an air of chic mystery to your garden even before it blooms! Unknown Penstemon, from Jardin d’Antin, Tostat, June 2019. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years. Dark Towers Beard Tongue has masses of beautiful spikes of white tubular flowers with a pink reverse rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive violet flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’ Penstemon ‘Huskers Red’ recently cut back. Penstemon / Beard TonguePenstemon x "Dark Towers" Fleurs vivaces; Fleurs vivaces; Jolie vivace portant des tiges de fleurs en forme de clochette. Not in my experience. Grows in Sun. Find Dark Towers Beard Tongue (Penstemon 'Dark Towers') in Dundas, Ontario (ON) at Harper's Garden Centre (Beardtongue) Related products . Birds, Does not attract Horses, No reported toxicity to These pictures were taken the same day. 'Dark Towers' has deeper, more consistent burgundy foliage and pink-tinged flowers. 'Dark Towers' holds on to the burgundy foliage throughout the summer, and blooms have more of a pink flush as well. penstemon ‘dark towers’ Fun Facts: Native to the continental U.S., Mexico and Guatemala. Two-lipped, tubular, pale pink flowers (each to 1.5”) in loose terminal racemes bloom from late spring into summer atop erect, rigid, leafy stems. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Suggested uses. Dark Towers Beard Tongue is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Then, to draw you in, it bursts open striking two-toned, tubular flowers that bloom on tall stems in early and mid-summer. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Penstemons are members of the snapdragon family, and are found throughout North America where the few that know them consider them wildflowers, not garden plants. Category: Perennials. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' (PP 20,013 filed in 2007) is a new hybrid cross between P. digitalis 'Husker Red' and P. 'Prairie Splendor' (P. cobaea x P. triflorus). It is noted for its pink flowers and dark wine-red foliage. Herbaceous perennial Nice glossy bronze-red foliage Foliage holds color throughout the summer Masses of pink flowers July & August Perfect for the perennial border Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers' Will grow in Full Sun Hardy Perennial Loved by Pollinators Will grow in Partial Shade Be the first to review this product! Herbaceous Perennial Light pinkish white flowers of Penstemon 'Dark Towers' contrast beautifully with the deep burgundy foliage of this showy, easy to grow perennial. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' Add to cart. H:30″ W:24″ Part Sun. Fast growing to about 30 inches tall and wide; to 36 inches tall in bloom. Apr 23, 2017 - A taller variety, Dark Towers boasts pale lavender blooms offset by dark purple foliage and stems. Flower Color is Purple/Lavender and blooms in Spring. $ 9.99. Send by email Printer-friendly version. 'Elfin Pink' is a good rock garden plant, topping out just shy of 12 inches. Prefers dry to moderate moisture; avoid wet, poorly-drained sites. Dark bronze semi-evergreen foliage makes the perfect backdrop for the tubular, bright pink flowers of Penstemon 'Dark Towers'. Penstemons are members of the snapdragon family, and are found throughout North America where the few that know them consider them wildflowers, not garden plants. Penstemon digitalis 'Dark Towers' Will grow in Full Sun Hardy Perennial Loved by Pollinators Will grow in Partial Shade Be the first to review this product! Companion plants include ornamental grasses, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) and Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe). Add to cart. Penstemons (Penstemon spp.) Jun 13, 2018 - Dark Towers Penstemon (Beardtongue) blooms in late spring with large, light pink flowers that are held over wine-red foliage. Livestock, No reported toxicity to These pictures were taken the same day. Glossy bronze-red foliage is topped by masses of tubular light pink flowers. Penstemon 'Dark Towers' has no toxic effects reported. Floraison rose foncé sur un feuillage Bourgogne. Most of the species are drought-tolerant, but hybrids may require frequent watering. Quick Facts. Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’ Glossy bronze-red foliage is topped with masses of pink flowers in July and August. ‘Dark Towers’ is a clump-forming penstemon that typically grows 1.5-3’ tall. An easy border plant, also tolerant of … © 2020 MONROVIA NURSERY COMPANY. Dark Towers Beard Tongue has masses of beautiful spikes of white tubular flowers with a pink reverse rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive violet flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. tall and wide; 36 in. 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