{"product_id":"penstemon-barbatus-rock-candy-ruby-starter-perennials","title":"3-Pack Penstemon barbatus 'Rock Candy Ruby' Starter Perennials. Heat-Tolerant and Cold-Hardy. Color All Season.","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Beard tongue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePenstemon 'Rock Candy Ruby' is a perennial cultivar esteemed for its striking ruby-red flowers and compact growth habit. As part of the Penstemon genus, also known as beardtongues, 'Rock Candy Ruby' shares the characteristic tubular flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variety typically blooms in late spring to early summer, with sporadic flowering throughout the growing season, particularly if deadheaded promptly. 'Rock Candy Ruby' thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Once established, it is generally low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and watering. Its compact size makes it suitable for smaller garden spaces or as a focal point in larger landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenstemons are very drought tolerant perennials that are easy to grow and are rarely bothered by insects or diseases. Plant them in full sun and watch as hummingbirds feast on their delicious nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 5 plants. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosta King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42430226923586,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2386\/8994\/files\/penstemon-rock-candy-ruby.webp?v=1756843573","url":"https:\/\/hostaking.com\/products\/penstemon-barbatus-rock-candy-ruby-starter-perennials","provider":"Hosta King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}