{"product_id":"penstemon-pink-cloud","title":"Penstemon 'Pink Cloud'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Cloud Penstemon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"57\"\u003ePenstemon\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink Cloud’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e North America (garden cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, Penstemon ‘Pink Cloud’ is a soft, romantic cultivar producing masses of pale to mid-pink tubular flowers that appear to float above the foliage from late spring through autumn. The blooms are lighter and airier in tone than many penstemons, creating a gentle, cottage-style effect that works beautifully in mixed borders, pollinator gardens and waterwise landscapes. Upright yet compact, it thrives in full sun and free-draining soils, handling heat, wind and dry conditions with ease once established. The mid-green foliage is neat and lightly glossy, and may develop subtle bronze or reddish tints during cool winters or extended dry spells. Flowers are not strongly fragrant, though a faint sweetness may be noticed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6–0.9 m H × 0.5–0.7 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-green, lightly glossy leaves; evergreen to semi-evergreen; may develop soft bronze or reddish tints in winter or dry conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft pink tubular blooms with lighter blush tones; main flush late spring–early summer with repeat flowering into autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not considered fragrant; flowers may carry a very faint sweet scent up close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long flowering season from late spring through autumn; tidy evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage with subtle seasonal colour shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies and honeyeaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; heat- and wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant (second-line); light frost hardy; dislikes waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting: 3–4 plants per m². Borders: space 40–50 cm apart. Containers: suitable for 30–40 cm pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for strongest flowering; tolerates light part shade with reduced bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soils; performs well in Adelaide’s slightly alkaline conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; minimal watering in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower spikes to encourage repeat blooms; prune back by one-third in late winter to maintain shape and vigour; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 years in well-drained conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for Mediterranean and temperate SA — Adelaide Plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates slightly acidic soils if well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft colour anchor in cottage and romantic garden designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed perennial borders with Salvia, Gaura, Lavender, Verbena and ornamental grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterwise gardens needing long-season flowering and pollinator support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal or inland borders where heat and wind tolerance are essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature pots and alfresco container displays for gentle summer colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Pink Cloud’ brings a softer, more delicate take on penstemons while retaining the toughness needed for Adelaide gardens. Its long flowering season, gentle pink tones, drought tolerance and pollinator appeal make it a beautiful, reliable choice for borders, containers and modern waterwise landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48618097574140,"sku":"PENS-PINK-CLOU-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/penstemon-pink-cloud-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1766299488","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/penstemon-pink-cloud","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}