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Hartwegii Scarlet Queen Flower Seed for Planting

Hartwegii Scarlet Queen Flower Seed for Planting

$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow seeds in a well‑drained seed starting mix; press seeds lightly into the surface without deep covering. Keep soil moist and warm for germination (approximately 14–21 days).

How to Grow


Plant in fertile, well‑drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water moderately, avoiding waterlogging. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering and maintain plant vigor

Tips


Supports pollinators


Avoid overwatering


Full sun improves flower production.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Attractive

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright, Bushy

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late Spring–Autumn

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Hartwegii Scarlet Queen Flower Seed for Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non‑GMO Heirloom

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Perennial

Hartwegii Scarlet Queen (Penstemon hartwegii) is a classic perennial flowering plant known for its brilliant red tubular blossoms and lush green foliage. Loved in cottage gardens, borders, and containers, it attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well‑drained soil, it offers long‑lasting color from late spring through autumn. These heirloom seeds produce vigorous plants that enhance outdoor landscapes.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

50–75 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun/Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

8–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–40 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface/Shallow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well‑drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000106152

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Penstemon hartwegii 'Scarlet Queen' produce vibrant scarlet-red flower spikes?

Yes. It is admired for its striking scarlet-red tubular flowers that bloom on upright spikes, creating a bold garden display.

Do the tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies?

Yes. The nectar-rich blooms are attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.

Can Penstemon 'Scarlet Queen' be planted in borders and cottage gardens?

Yes. Its upright growth and vivid flowers make it an excellent choice for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Will removing faded flower spikes encourage additional blooms?

Yes. Regular deadheading helps promote continued flowering and keeps the plants looking neat throughout the season.

Can the flowers be used in fresh floral arrangements?

Yes. The tall flowering stems make attractive additions to fresh-cut bouquets and garden floral displays.

How is Penstemon hartwegii 'Scarlet Queen' different from foxglove?

Penstemon hartwegii 'Scarlet Queen' produces slender spikes of tubular flowers with a longer blooming season, while foxglove (Digitalis species) typically bears larger bell-shaped flowers densely packed along taller flower spikes.