Strawberry Foxglove
Digitalis x mertonensis
SKU
0488
An elegant, tall strawberry pink perennial. Produces a dense clump of large velvety green lance-shaped leaves. Blooms from spring to late summer with tall spires of drooping tubular flowers. Color is a unique coppery rose that attracts hummingbirds. Quick to rebloom if spires are cut promptly after withering. An essential plant for the lightly shaded border, or on the sun-spotted floor of woodlands or under shade trees. Excellent cut flower. Hardy perennial. Part sun or light shade. Fast growth to about 2 feet, 3 feet or more in bloom, and 2 feet wide.
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3 - 9 Change
Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Lore | First-century Greek surgeon Dioscorides is said to have carried foxgloves with him when he traveled with Nero's army. It was often grown in cottage gardens in the Middle Ages. In the 17th century, herbalists recommended using the flowers to make a salve for skin afflictions. Today foxgloves are a source of digitalin, used in a drug used to treat heart problems. However, flowers and leaves are toxic if ingested. Not fit for human or animal consumption. |
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| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growth to about 2 ft., 3 ft. or more in bloom, and 2 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to late summer |
| Design Ideas | An exceptional spike flower for partially shaded borders. Naturalizes easily into woodland conditions where plants may self sow. Plant along shaded pathways and add to foundation planting. Particularly nice against white pickets, rustic unpainted ones and front porch railings of old farm houses. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Poolside, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Cottage Garden Plant |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune old flower heads to encourage more blossoms.
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