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:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.