Digitalis 'Mertonensis' - P9

Description
The Strawberry foxglove (Digitalis x mertonensis) is an upright perennial that forms salmon-pink coloured, funnel-shaped flowers from May to July. Its egg-shaped leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Strawberry foxglove is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Strawberry foxglove are dark green, egg-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Strawberry foxglove has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Digitalis x mertonensis forms funnel-shaped, salmon-pink coloured flowers from May.

Worth knowing
Digitalis x mertonensis is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Cut, solitary, medicinal, rock garden, cottage garden, rose garden, bee pasture