Digitalis Mertonensis Strawberry Foxglove

Digitalis mertonensis   - Strawberry Foxglove

HAT COLOUR-       Pink

SPECIAL QUALITIES-This plant has delightful pureed strawberry colored flowers clustered along a stout upright stem arising from a bed of soft green foliage.

FLOWERS-Strawberry pink flowers over summer.

PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE- 4-5

HABIT-    Forms a rosette of large veined leaves with the flowering stem rising from the centre of the leaves giving a lovely symmetrical habit.

POSITION & USES-Part shade or sun in normal garden soil. Ideal for cottage gardens but its symmetrical habit encourages creative use in more formal styles

CULTIVATION-     Cut the flower stem to the ground when flowers finish. Mulch in hot weather and use pet safe snail baits as necessary The addition of organic matter is beneficial.

FERTILISING- Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.

w:40cm  h:75cm

LATIN/ BOTANICAL NAME-               Digitalis x mertonensis