Digitalis x mertonensis

Strawberry Foxglove, Pink Foxglove, Digitalis

Used in both medicine and poisons, these easy-to-grow biennials and perennials have tall spires of tubular flowers, fancied to have the shape of fingers of a glove (the Latin word for finger is digitus). They attract hummingbirds. The gray leaves grow at the bottom of the stalk below the flowers. Excellent for mixed flower borders. Self-sows, if old flowers are left until seeds mature and scatter. Sow seed or divide in spring. Also available in cell packs, 4-inch and gallon-sized containers in fall and spring. After first bloom, cut main stem so side shoots develop which keep blooming. Watch for slugs and snails.

This popular, 3-foot hybrid has large, deep strawberry-pink flowers and shiny, green leaves year-round. Seed sown in spring, flowers 1 year later. Divide every 2 years.

Attributes - Digitalis x mertonensis

Plant Type: Biennial

Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer

Flower Color: Pink, Red

Foliage: Deciduous

Height: 2 ft. to 3 ft.

Width: 1 ft. 6 in.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Notes: Thrives in Wet Soil. Container Plants, Cut Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance, Poisonous, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Aphids, Mealybugs, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust.

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Digitalis x mertonensis

Strawberry Foxglove, Pink Foxglove, Digitalis

Attributes - Digitalis x mertonensis

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