Penstemon digitalis ‘Mystica’ is a stunning hardy perennial, prized for its dramatic, deep bronze-purple foliage and elegant spires of delicate, bell-shaped flowers in soft lavender, blush and white.
The beautiful contrast between the dark, glossy leaves and airy flower spikes makes this an exceptionally attractive plant for cottage gardens, contemporary borders and naturalistic planting schemes.
Producing tall, slender stems carrying clusters of delicate tubular flowers, each with a softly flared opening. The flowers appear in subtle shades of pale lavender-pink and white, creating a wonderfully romantic effect against the rich, dark foliage.
 
Unlike many penstemons grown primarily for their flowers, Mystica offers interest throughout much of the growing season. Its attractive foliage emerges with bronze and purple tones, developing into a rich, dark display that provides beautiful contrast even when the plant is not in flower.
 
 
When to Sow: Jan – Mar / Jun – Aug
HOW TO SOW:
Sow indoors – Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost and lightly cover with vermiculite. Ideal temperature 20–22°C. Keep moist but not waterlogged. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost
 
No cold stratification is required for germination but plants require a period of winter cold (vernalisation) to initiate flowering, usually flowering the following year.
 
Classification: Hardy Perennial
Expert Level: Easy to Grow
Germination Time: 10–15 Days
Site: Full Sun / Part Sun
Soil Type: Chalk / Sand / Loam
Soil Acidity: Acid / Neutral / Alkaline
Moisture: Moist / Well Drained
 
Care: Remove faded flower stems after flowering. Avoid waterlogged soil, particularly during winter.
Use: Garden Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers, Pollinators
Harvesting: Cut when the first flowers on the stem have opened.
 
Height: 75cm
Plant Spacing: 30–40cm