Digitalis mertonensis

£5.50

Large flowers in lovely shades of deep old-rose with a hint of copper. Fairly perennial if divided after flowering. Likes part shade. Splendid rosettes of leathery, dark green leaves.

Position: Dappled shade
• Soil: Most soil types
• Rate of growth: Moderate
• Flowering period: Late Spring
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Pot size: 1L
• Eventual height and spread: 3ft x 18″

 

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Description

 

The sumptuous ‘Strawberry Foxglove’ has individually the largest flowers of all foxgloves, resembling very large flattened trumpets the colour of strawberry puree on shortish stout spikes, which open in early summer. This valuable plant with soft hairy leaves and a long-lived habit is one of the most magnificent hybrid foxgloves.Likes part shade.

Position: Dappled shade
• Soil: Most soil types
• Rate of growth: Moderate
• Flowering period: Late Spring
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Pot size: 1L
• Eventual height and spread: 90 x 45cm