Digitalis x mertonensis (Strawberry foxglove)
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0.5m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Digitalis x mertonensis
Other names: Strawberry foxglove
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Genus: Digitalis
Species: D. x mertonensis - D. x mertonensis is a semi-evergreen perennial with dark green leaves and tall, upright spikes of copper-tinted dark-pinkish purple flowers.
Digitalis x mertonensis is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: Highly toxic if eaten.
Plant with: Anaphalis triplinervis (Triple-nerved pearly everlasting), Anaphalis triplinervis 'Sommerschnee' (Pearl everlasting 'Sommerschnee')
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Specific pests: Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms
Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage a second flowering. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Digitalis x mertonensis (Strawberry foxglove) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Cultivation: Plant in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry. An ideal site is a humus-rich soil in partial shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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Digitalis x mertonensis (Strawberry foxglove) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 09:51
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