| Common Name | Penstemon |
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| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Penstemon |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Series | Penstemon CHA CHA™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| US Patent # | PP28163 |
| EU Grant # | EU46649 |
| Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9 |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 24" / 22" / 28" |
| Finish Time | Fast (4-6 Weeks) |
| Bloom Time | July, August, September, October |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Soil | Average, well drained. |
| pH | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor |
| Nutritional Needs | 150 - 200 ppm |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| How Different? | More upright habit with larger, redder flowers. |
| Landscape Value | Mixed beds, sun garden, cottage garden, bank. |
| Finish Time to 4" | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Comments | -- |
| Grower Notes | Growing-on temps- 65°F-75°F / day & 60°F-65°F /nights. Vernalization does not impact flowering. |
Penstemon ‘Cha Cha Cherry’
Dark cherry-red flowers and a upright, bushy habit. It is very free-flowering and blooms from spring to late fall. The lovely dark seed heads are great for arrangements.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 22″ / 28″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): July, August, September, October
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