Penstemon in Full Bloom: ‘Midnight Masquerade’! 💜😍🥰

'Midnight Masquerade' Penstemon - bit.ly/2t5e5Rq
This is the fertilizer I used when I planted it - amzn.to/30YIqDO
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[@happycanadianguy]

Thank u for teaching me about this plant. And dont worry about the background noise. We just tune it out :)

[@traciannveno]

Dont worry that house will be up before you even know it. The noise isnt horrible. It wont bother any of us :) were in it for the long haul.

[@Graycat1735]

They are beautiful! I love updates like this so I can get a better idea of how the plant will grow and look after a few years. I hope I can find some of this variety to put in my own garden.

[@gardengatesopen]

Me too!!! I just bought 2 of this exact Penstemon for my grown daughter who's new to gardening. She has no idea how much she will end up loving these plants! What an adventure!!! And THIS video of an updated, full grown, specimen is going to help my daughter visualize her garden!! Thank You Laura for this video!!! ♡♡♡

[@njgrplr2007]

We bought three plants from the only place we could find them available - an online distributor. They occupied two different spots and didn't do much. Once we moved them to a spot with full sun they took off and are now beautiful.

[@nancydeis7121]

I LOVE THESE KINDS OF VIDEOS. I also love how you point out the things that make the plants beautiful beyond just the flower etc. Like the structure of the bloom. The seed pods etc. If everyone could just slow down and pay attention to all the beautiful details that surround us we would be a whole different world.

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

i'm just starting to experiment with this plant. They actually overwintered in my zone 7 garden after planting them in the late fall.

[@amyrichcreek]

How awesome to be someone moving in next to Laura. She's friendly, plus she creates an amazing view.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Laura, thank you for the update on this beautiful perennial, I will definitely be on the lookout for that plant! I hope your entire family is staying safe and healthy, God Bless. ~Margie

[@katiegray14]

One of the best things you’ve done is added another channel and post on both regularly! We love having 2 videos in 1 day 😁

[@michaelsutherland8548]

Thanks for adding one more candidate to my “check it out” list. :)

[@kuronana9857]

Good morning ♪ Thank you for the wonderful gardening video 👌👍♡

[@JessLucas25]

Benjamin probably loves seeing all the construction trucks though. Pretty flowers! Love them 💜💙💙💙💙

[@christinetrewin9717]

No wonder you are doing short and sweet videos 🤪 hope the construction noise won’t last too long. Love this plant , haven’t tried them here in France yet but might just give it a try now 😎🇫🇷❤️

[@shellyhayes1286]

Stunning! love all the videos

[@KMJCAN1313]

Wonderful detail, Laura, thank you. wonderful.

[@joannekempf3350]

You know why they do so well? They’re a native plant to most of North America. Laura’s is a hybrid but if you visit a prairie in June you will see fields of them. And those don’t get fertilized or trimmed. They just do their thing without human assistance!

[@sarahr2498]

No views yet??!! I’m the first! I just love Penstemon!💕 I love showing mature vs. what they looked like when planted! Great idea

[@landdesigner4195]

'Dark Towers' Penstemon is another great plant. Purple-ish leaves and the flowers have a bit more of a pink tone.

[@YAorNAmovies]

Love seeing videos like this! Thanks for showing us your pretty penstemon.

[@dagoshop]

Some white penstemon would look great with the purple !

[@karenmorse7031]

I planted white pentstemon last year for the first time and really enjoyed them!!

[@bettyboop1524]

I found a Wheee Hosta plant today and was excited to see an unusual plant that "Laura from KZbin" showed all of us. I haven't put it in the ground yet (soil is like cement, no rain) but will keep it watered and hopefully the deer won't find it.

[@nathankuhns]

I love this video. Just you standing there passionately talking about one specific type of plant. You inspire me to keep going on my gardening journey.

[@terrya.]

I love these videos that focus on one plant that I might not be familiar with! I think I have just the place for that! Thank you!

[@imahappygal1]

Gosh they do look pretty grouped for a big look! Definitely a change!😁

[@lincasteel-butler531]

What a great video to do, showing folks what their little one will grow up to be. Great idea!

[@trust.the.process3023]

Love the video and the color on the flowers are my favorite

[@pixystixr4me]

I have these with white flowers and burgundy leaves. I didnt know they were called penstemon, I just went by the sellers tag of "Red Bearded Tongue Huskers". One of mine is in a full sun area and the other in part sun. The full sun does much better and I have been amazed at the growth on both of them!

[@sherryo.6600]

I planted this PW Midnight Masquerade last Fall ... only ONE plant and it's SO glorious. It's on my list to plant even MORE of in my gardens. Love it! 🥰

[@jcking6785]

More plant SPOTLIGHTS, please! Love this bit of detailed info on a specific established plant in your garden. Inspires me to try this plant and gives me an idea of how it will look in my garden. Very helpful video!!

[@DCT14]

I love this concept Laura. You are right, it is difficult to discern how a mature plant will eventually look in the garden, especially when you purchase a quart or smaller plant at the nursery. I hope you will do more of these. Thank you

[@wynomaburkholder3684]

Thanks for sharing the progress of your plants. It’s very helpful for deciding whether I want to use them in my garden. Have a great weekend.

[@joannbishop892]

Two in one day! Yay! Love them.

[@CindDJo]

I love these little informative clips. They are truly helpful!! Thank you.

[@Irreklee]

Lovely flower. 💜

[@karenhart4316]

We don’t get humming birds in Australia but nectar birds , bees and butterflies … so thank you gorgeous 🥰

[@gracecakes8241]

I love these plant spotlights!

[@michaliareeton3247]

Hi Laura loved you your short video today. Love this plant l have some in my garden and it's beautiful its one of the plants year after year l wait for to bloom and every year its worth the wait. yours are beautiful xxxx

[@rphjacobs9197]

Adore your videos. You always give so much information I need to know about so many varieties of plants.... I don’t even “google” plant info anymore.... I just look to see if you have a video out about it 😀. Thanks for what you do. I have learned SO MUCH from you ❤️

[@claytoncomeaux414]

I like the beebing in the back ground....

[@sherrywhitaker3369]

Thank you Laura! Such a helpful video! I love to purchase plants that you have grown and share with us!!! Another great SHOW AND TELL!!! Sherry Knoxville

[@jmac4313]

Adding to my long list of plants to be on the lookout for!

[@tammiwetzler6335]

I have those in my flower bed here in PA. They are HUGE! :-)

[@user-in3ge2xw3o]

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[@lauriesickles5393]

I have a hot pink one called Cha Cha Cherry, love it!! They bloom a very long time!

[@amandacasey3519]

Love this! I would love more of these types of videos please.

[@firstchurchnurseryschool5065]

Just happened to buy one today! Now I wish I bought a couple more. Next trip! 😁

[@diamondslashranch]

What a great idea to show us what plants look like after established!

[@nichellecaldwell8793]

I just started a small garden last month. I have learned so much from you and I love all your videos. All your plants are beautiful.

[@mekakick3126]

I finally know what my plant is, yay! I have enjoyed this plant, know I know the name.

[@georgiamargaritis8344]

Beautiful!😀

[@debbiewood3819]

Beautiful Summer group flower

[@sherrybacon8041]

I have the same one!!! They are beautiful. I have broken mine up to get more plants. They are all doing well!! Love watching you Laura. I have gotten so many idea's from you ❣🥰

[@VMCCompany]

This is a great idea for a video and greatly appreciated. I often wonder what happens to plants in your garden and have go sieve through the tours. Thanks for this!

[@ashtrosheen]

I seriously check a few times a day for new videos. They seriously helped during the shelter in place and after.

[@gardenfairy9792]

Thanks for the update on this flower. I definitely want to get add this to my garden.

[@theresarasche3173]

They're beautiful...I need to get some of those😁💕

[@TheUltimateGardener]

Love it!!!!!!!!❤❤

[@christinas3368]

I luv the name of this Penstemon & how big it’s gotten, it’s already putting up a show. And it’s going to grow taller! It’s going to be a masquerade of a show!😁

[@shellyroman1321]

My daughter dug some up in her new back yard and shared them with me. I am loving them! You are so right when you say the seed pods are beautiful too! I have left mine alone and am thoroughly enjoying them. Can't wait to see them next year!

[@cathybranly1839]

I have 2 planted by my mail box and they are doing fantastic. I have a new spot to add some more. Love the contrast with the boxwood.

[@lulajohns1883]

This is one of my favorite perennials

[@chrisklayo9562]

I love my penstemons have purple pink coral they have come back every year very colorful

[@BarbaraWilhelm]

I just planted my first Penstemon. Wasn't sure if I was going to like it so I only bought one. I will be going back for more!

[@kmarch6630]

Me too! I just made the same comment before seeing yours. I'll definitely be getting more.

[@SarahKotri]

Me three but I bought 2 (there was a sale and that’s all they had!) I got the onyx and pearls kind which gets up to 42” high and apparently will survive zone 3 winter temps. I like its dark contrast in my perennial bed. It’s looking good so far!

[@michaeljonesdougherty.209]

I planted 3 this year in early spring they where smaller grew very quickly & are so WONDERFUL now i have hummingbird & more bees on that side of the house ♥just what i wanted enjoy

[@landdesigner4195]

Look for Dark Towers, the flowers are a little more pink. I am loving it.

[@kathrynelkin1519]

I need to add these to my garden😊

[@Jack-oc2xq]

I remember the video you planted these in, I loved the noise when you were pulling off the crunchy leaves before you planted

[@olsonlr]

Some penstemon grow platelets on the old flower spikes which are easy to propagate under mist.

[@elmariedstra5631]

God sure creates the most amazing flowers!! Looks so beautiful!!!

[@Lacey823]

How have I never planted penstemon in my gardens yet!? Thank you for the info and recommendation. I love videos like this!

[@Chrispy_thee_Critter]

I am so jealous of how many of your perennials have busted out so well this year, Laura! We had two cold snaps here in Denver in April (also Zone 5 with horrible clay soil -- I feel your pain, sistah!) where we got down to 18 degrees and all of my roses and other plants that were ready to rock got severely crippled with their growth. My 2-year-old Electric Blue Penstemon still looks like a seedling. 😞 I have added a bit more Biotone to it, so I hope that helps. At least I can see your garden and be happy. Thanks, girl and to Messieurs Aaron, Benjamin and Russell, too! xoxo Christine in sunny CO 😊🌞

[@maria-californiathrifter4025]

Awww so beautiful. Thanks for sharing

[@luisacalderon717]

That’s just what I want: to see the plants develop and establish themselves. Muchas gracias

[@dbmgna3951]

Thank you.

[@w.bovgvereav5761]

Beautiful ! Placement Of A Butterfly House In This Garden Space, Would Be Sweet.

[@theresahebert9863]

Thank you so much! One of my biggest struggles is imagining what things will look like at maturity. This was very helpful and I'm looking forward to more videos like this! 🤗😊

[@disdarkrainbow]

love seeing them mature!! just like your parent's garden that looks so different and full. love your garden too, feels like starting our own the same time with yours and plants all grow together but this is great short video! please do more if you can. :) no stress. lol

[@-sstevens5444]

Adding to my list...💚💜😎

[@ASH-kj9xt]

I agree that these updates are very helpful! Just being able to see how the plant will look at maturity will dictate my choices at the garden center. Thank you! 🙌💚🌿

[@marilynbaldwin2934]

A beautiful color! Always look forward to any video you show!

[@AndreaAubertin]

This is a gorgeous plant! I grew some from seed this year for the first time! Hopefully they will take and survive our summer and winter🤞

[@cindyd.2882]

Beautiful design choice. Excellent video idea... Thanks for your channel.

[@katiekane5247]

There's a sweet little native penstemon here in Georgia. Think I'll try some cultivars.

[@joycefinney2735]

Laura,I would be interested to see what you do with snapdragons on your new property! I bought some for the first time last year and this year they are leggy because I did not know what to do with them after last season.Thanks.

[@aimeeseattle]

Wow I really love the color and tiny bell like flowers! I need to get some for the hummingbirds 😍

[@beverlyasleson3321]

Beautiful thanks for always sharing

[@eepkt]

Nice demonstration.

[@maureengee364]

Gorgeous.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@bluesky7226]

Love penstemon. Hummingbirds love them.

[@sarajah4him]

Beautiful

[@donnagent6046]

Beautiful!

[@KnottyByNature1]

Beautiful! I just planted three of these. I just love the shape of the flowers. Can't wait to see how they will look next year in our zone 6a.

[@carolpope1145]

So pretty

[@jenniewilliamsmural]

Thank you! I've planted tall containers with the white flowering variety in zone 5 - I'll cross my fingers about whether it will make it thru to next spring. Great information. Warm regards Jennie

[@ginapearson3601]

Pretty

[@dawndawn6946]

WOW! I grew mine from seed last year and they did nothing. This year they bloomed in early spring and each flower was purple, blue and pink! Like an ombré effect.❤️ it was still kinda small though.

[@barbaraharrold5361]

What beautiful flowers and the leaves are gorgeous!!! I need to look and see if they are deer resistance? It’s great seeing the different stages of plants. I have a question about hydrangeas??? They are looking absolutely gorgeous but some branches are laying on the ground? They are full of flowers . Is it because the flowers are heavy? It’s only on a couple of the plants the rest of the plants are spreading out but are not getting taller. Thank you for sharing your beautiful flowers with us:)

[@cpennington125]

That is one my favorite spots in your garden. It is a very pretty plant.

[@juliafiore120]

5/28/21 just scored 5 of these at Lowe’s🙌🏻😊

[@shayneraab9440]

I really appreciate the mention of a perennial that can winter over in a container, I'm in zone 7b in philly with a garden in containers over cement. Any other perennials that are great for containers.

[@luciemarion8064]

Love having updates on flowers you planted. 😊