Penstemon ‘Blackbird’

Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ is a striking hardy perennial, celebrated for its deep burgundy-purple tubular flowers that bloom from early summer through to autumn. This long-flowering Penstemon is a favourite with bees and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for cottage gardens, mixed borders, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Its dark green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for the rich flower colour, creating a dramatic display throughout the season. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ is easy to grow, drought tolerant once established, and ideal for adding long-lasting colour to the garden. Buy Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ online from Dan’s Plants for a reliable, pollinator-friendly perennial that returns year after year.

Please note this plant is still quite small but fully rooted and ready to bounce on in your garden.

20 in stock

£8.50

Ready for dispatch

Just a reminder: To keep our plants safe in the post, we require a minimum order of 3 plants (any mix) and multiples of 3 thereafter. See our Terms and shipping FAQs below info for more details.

Position	full sun – partial shade
Flowering Colour	purple
Flowering Period	July – October
Hardiness	hardy perennial
Height	80cm
Spread	50cm
Pot Size	1 litre pot

FAQs

Minimum Order: To ensure safe transit, we have a minimum order of 3 individual plants (any combination).

Multiples of 3: Please continue to order in multiples of 3 thereafter (e.g., 6, 9, 12). This allows us to use our specially designed, secure packaging.

Free Delivery: Enjoy Free Delivery on all plant orders over £60.

UK-Wide Shipping: £8.00 for orders under £60. We use Royal Mail Tracked 24; you will receive a tracking link to manage your delivery.

Local Delivery: £2.00 for orders under £60. This applies to postcodes: LA7, LA8, LA9, LA11, and LA23.

Free Delivery: Enjoy Free Delivery on all plant orders over £60.

Safe Transit: Every plant is individually caned, secured, and housed in bespoke boxes to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

Ready-to-Go Plants: We aim to dispatch within 1-3 working days. During Flower Shows, please allow up to 7 working days. Check our Events Page for show dates.

Pre-Orders: Plants still in their growing phase are available on a pre-order basis. These typically ship from April once the root systems are established. You will receive an email the moment they are on their way.

Free Collection: You can choose to collect your order for free from any of the markets, fairs, or RHS Flower Shows we attend.

How it Works: Simply select the “Collection” option at checkout and choose your preferred event from the list.

Wreath Workshops: There is no delivery charge when purchasing workshop tickets.

Wreaths & Kits: No minimum order applies to Christmas items. You can select your preferred delivery week at checkout.

Seasonal Rates: Local (£2) and UK-wide (£8) rates apply as per our standard plant delivery.