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Isoplexis canariensis (Canary Island foxglove)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 1-2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Isoplexis canariensis

Other names: Canary Island foxglove, Digitalis canariensis

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Genus: Isoplexis

Species: I. canariensis - I. canariensis is a short-lived shrub with serrated, dark green foliage and from late spring and flattened trumpet-shaped apricot colored flowers in dense terminal clusters rise above the foliage in summer.

Isoplexis canariensis is: Evergreen

Flower: Apricot, Yellow in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green in Summer

Habit: Clump-forming, Erect

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General care

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...

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Isoplexis canariensis (Canary Island foxglove) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 1-2 years.

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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Conservatory, Cottage/Informal, Sub-Tropical

Cultivation: Plant in reliably moist soil. Prefers sun or part shade and regular watering. Listed as frost tender although some have found them tolerant of winter temperatures.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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Question from a.baxter

I am having problems with this, germination is often zero %, but can grow like cress, but after pricking out and three or 4 very healthy leaves, they all collapse at the same time, almost as if a herbicide has has been used on them

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  • Posted: Wed. 11th April 2012 21:06
  • Last reply: Mon. 23rd April 2012 16:33

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