Penstemon ‘Vesuvius’

Being the king of the volcano world, ‘Vesuvius’ is a fitting name for this Penstemon, which is among the finest in the Volcano series. Perhaps best known for its non-stop flowering throughout the summer and early autumn, this hardy perennial’s compact, upright habit makes it well suited to the front of sunny or partially shady borders, or to patio containers. The blooms themselves are a pretty purple-blue colour with a pure white throat and prove attractive to pollinating insects. Although Penstemon ‘Vesuvius’ probably couldn’t grow inside a volcano, it can survive almost anything else: drought, rain, slugs and snails are no match for this resilient plant. Height: 60cm (2’0″); Spread: 30cm (1’0″).