Penstemon | Raven Cut flower garden They are Magnolia-like in appearance

They are Magnolia-like in appearance and a rich shade of burgundy red

Also known as Lady's Mantle

You can line the bottom of cake tins with leaves before cooking for an interesting flavour

that stand on tall erect stems above the ferny foliage

Mulch soil well

Penstemon | Raven Cut flower garden They are Magnolia-like in appearancePenstemon Raven is an elegant perennial that has stunning dark, deep dramatic claret burgundy coloured flowers with a dark throat in a similar shape to a foxglove. Be sure to remove the faded flowers regularly to prolong flowering. Apply a mulch around the base of the plant to protect the roots from frost damage and cut back the plant in spring when new shoots appear low down at the base. This easy to grow perennial will quickly form large, leafy