Penstemon Cha Cha™ 'Hot Pink' Beardtongue

Penstemon Cha Cha™ 'Hot Pink' Beardtongue is an exceptional evergreen perennial known for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms and ease of care. Reaching 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide, this plant fills the summer and fall garden with dense clusters of hot pink tubular flowers. The blooms, which feature striking yellow throats, rise on slender stems above a lush, bushy base of lance-shaped leaves, creating a lively, dynamic display. Blooming from midsummer to first frost, these nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, while also making stunning additions to cut flower arrangements.

This Penstemon hybrid, commonly known as beardtongue, has a compact, upright habit with excellent branching and vigor. Its bright color and reliable performance make it a natural for sunny borders, garden beds, and containers. Whether planted as a specimen or in mass groupings, Cha Cha 'Hot Pink' beardtongue brings colorful vistas to pollinator, cut flower, and rock gardens.

Cha Cha 'Hot Pink' is a resilient and low-maintenance plant, thriving in heat, drought, and even salt exposure, while naturally resisting deer and rabbits. For best results, plant in a sunny spot with average to dry, well-draining soil—this variety adapts well to chalk, loam, and sandy soils. Fertilize in spring to support its vigorous bloom cycle. With its extended flowering season and carefree nature, Cha Cha 'Hot Pink' beardtongue is an ideal choice for adding cheerful pink flowers and supporting pollinators throughout the warm months.