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Penstemon 'Red Trumpet'
Penstemon 'Red Trumpet'
Bright red penstemon that brings hummingbirds to the garden
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Red Trumpet is a plant that instantly brings life into the garden. Its long, tubular red flowers are shaped perfectly for hummingbirds, and once it starts blooming, they really do come—often daily. The flowers rise on upright stems above narrow green foliage, creating a light, airy look that fits beautifully into mixed beds and pollinator gardens.
It blooms through much of the summer, especially if you trim back spent flower stalks. The plant has a tidy, upright habit and doesn’t crowd its neighbors, making it easy to tuck into borders, cottage gardens, and natural-style plantings.
This is a great choice if you love watching wildlife in the garden and want something that feels lively and bright without being fussy.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Bright red tubular flowers
- Strong hummingbird attraction
- Long bloom season
- Light, airy growth habit
- Easy to grow
- Great for pollinator gardens
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Perennial
- Sun: Full sun to light shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness: Zones 6–9
- Growth habit: Upright, lightly bushy
Good drainage is important—penstemons don’t like wet feet.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height: About 2–3 ft.
- Width: About 1½–2 ft.
- Flower color: Bright red
- Bloom time: Early summer through late summer
- Wildlife: Loved by hummingbirds
BEST USES
- Pollinator gardens
- Hummingbird gardens
- Cottage gardens
- Mixed borders
- Natural-style plantings
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Red Trumpet Penstemon if you:
- Want hummingbirds in your yard
- Love bold red flowers
- Garden in sunny, well-drained soil
- Enjoy low-fuss perennials
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.