Penstemon hybrida | Firebird | Beardtongue Jane Packer The dahlia is back again

The dahlia is back again and with the rise of the small-scale farmer florists

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Named after the second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte the little blooms are arranged in rosettes with a white centre that sets off it's lovely colour

Lucy is constantly exploring ways to soften the boundaries between inside and out

It will cope with some sun but its preferred growing conditions are shade in a moist but well-drained spot in the garden

Penstemon hybrida | Firebird | Beardtongue Jane Packer The dahlia is back againFirebird produces blooms from midsummer to early or mid autumn. Large, tubular bell shaped, scarlet red flowers with reddish brown stems and dark green leaves. Large, trumpet shaped flowers have a red throat that blends from pale pink to white at the base. The blooms along the stem are said to resemble flickering fire hence the name. Hardy down to 10 ! Deadheading to tidy is always a good idea. Grows 60 cm tall and wide, prefers a sunny spot, but will