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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Price comparison:
£6.29 – £7.95
From 6 UK retailers
Penstemon Husker Red is a fully hardy herbaceous perennial reaching around 75cm tall. Produces flowers from June to August. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 75cm tall × 45cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jun,jul
Wildlife
🐝 Bee and butterfly plant
Compare Prices
Prices from 6 retailers across 3 pot sizes
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Prices last checked: 29 Sept 2026
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Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £6.29Checked 22 Oct | 9cm | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 9cm
| Proctors Nursery | £7.45Checked 29 Sept | 1L | View at Proctors NurseryOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Proctors Nursery
Size: 1L
| Plant Providers | £7.95Checked 25 Oct | 2L | View at Plant ProvidersOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Plant Providers
Size: 2L
| Calamazag Plant Nursery | £14.50Checked 26 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Calamazag Plant NurseryOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Perfect Plantings | £4.87Checked 25 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Perfect PlantingsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | from£12.00Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Calamazag Plant Nursery
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Perfect Plantings
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Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
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Prices last checked: 29 Sept 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Penstemon Husker Red is a fully hardy herbaceous perennial reaching around 75cm tall. Produces flowers from June to August. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
jun,jul
Mature Height
75cm
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' cost in the UK?
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' prices in the UK range from £6.29 to £7.95 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £6.29 for a 9cm pot at Crocus. Prices are checked nightly across 6 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' online in the UK?
You can buy Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' from 6 UK nurseries including Perfect Plantings, Proctors Nursery, Plant Providers. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'?
The scientific name for Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' is Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'.
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