Digitalis X mertonensis
Sunset Foxglove
Description
With glossy dark green leaves, this flower spikes to 3' and produces large, red/salmon pink flowers.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Watering every day results in shallow roots.
Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).