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Digitalis mertonensis

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Digitalis mertonensis

Large, dusky pink flowers on sturdy spikes in mid-summer. Hardy. To 90cm.

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Description

A perennial foxglove with large, dusky pink flowers on sturdy spikes in mid-summer. Great in part-shade, even dry shade. Hardy. To 90cm.

At A Glance

Common Name Strawberry foxglove
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 60cm to 90cm
Colour pink
Spread Rate slow
Flowering mid summer
Soil Type normal,drained,dry
Aspect shade,part-shade
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

If the central spike flops after flowering, cut it down and side shoots will flower. In truth, this plant has not proved reliably perennial every year, but comes true from seed.