{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-penstemon-scarlet-queen-seeds-1","title":"Mr Fothergills Penstemon Scarlet Queen Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eMr Fothergills Penstemon Scarlet Queen Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce striking scarlet-red flowers on upright stems, delivering long-lasting colour for sunny borders and excellent blooms for cutting, often flowering in the first year from an early sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eProduces bold scarlet flowers with strong visual impact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eFlowers in the first year when sown early\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eLong flowering period, ideal for summer and early autumn displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eExcellent cut flower variety for indoor arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eAttractive to bees and butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators approved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eMr Fothergills Penstemon Scarlet Queen Seeds (\u003cem data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"665\"\u003ePenstemon hartwegii\u003c\/em\u003e) are a popular choice for gardeners looking to add rich colour and structure to their garden. This hardy perennial produces tall stems topped with vibrant red, trumpet-shaped flowers that stand out beautifully in mixed borders and cottage-style planting schemes. When sown early, plants will flower in their first year, providing quick results as well as long-term garden value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eWell suited to full sun positions, Penstemon Scarlet Queen thrives in well-drained soil and delivers a long flowering season from mid-summer into autumn. Its strong stems and long-lasting blooms make it particularly suitable for cut flower arrangements, while its nectar-rich flowers help support bees and butterflies. In colder regions, it can be treated as an annual for reliable seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eBrand: Mr Fothergills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eProduct Type: Flower Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003ePenstemon hartwegii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003ePlant Class: Hardy Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eGenus: Perennials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eFlower Colour: Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003ePlant Height: Approx. 75cm (30in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eSituation: Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eSuitable for Cut Flowers: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eAttractive to Pollinators: Bees and Butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eSow indoors from January to April to flower the same year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eSow seeds 0.5cm (¼in) deep in trays of compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eWater well and place in a warm, bright location at 15–20°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eKeep compost moist; seedlings usually appear in 21–35 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eTransplant seedlings 5cm (2in) apart when large enough to handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eHarden off gradually before planting outdoors once frosts have passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003ePlant out 25cm (10in) apart in a sunny, sheltered position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eWhy Choose Mr Fothergills Penstemon Scarlet Queen Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2629\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOffering strong colour, pollinator appeal and excellent cut flowers, Mr Fothergills Penstemon Scarlet Queen Seeds are a dependable choice for brightening borders and garden displays. Ideal for gardeners seeking reliable performance and lasting impact from a single sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57111928373632,"sku":"30231560","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/mr-fothergills-penstemon-scarlet-queen-seeds.jpg?v=1767707066","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/mr-fothergills-penstemon-scarlet-queen-seeds-1","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}