1-gallon Digitalis Mertonensis Strawberry Foxglove is a tall spire of strawberry-pink tubular flowers. Grown in zones 4-8, it reaches a size of 2-3 feet.
Digitalis Mertonensis, (a.k.a. The Summer King) Strawberry Foxglove
Digitalis Mertonensis, also known as The Summer King Strawberry Foxglove, is a beautiful and stately perennial plant. It is a hybrid between two other foxglove species, Digitalis purpurea and Digitalis grandiflora, and it produces a stunning display of flowers in shades of pink, rose, and strawberry.
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Strawberry Foxglove typically grows to be 2-3 feet tall and 12-18 inches wide. It has a basal rosette of large, glossy green leaves in the first year, and then it sends up a flowering spike in the second year. The flowers are bell-shaped and hang in clusters down the spike. They are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Strawberry Foxglove is a relatively easy-to-grow plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established, but it is important to water it regularly during the first year after planting. Strawberry Foxglove will bloom profusely in late spring and early summer.
Here are some tips for growing Digitalis Mertonensis, (a.k.a. The Summer King) Strawberry Foxglove:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- After flowering, you can shear the plant back to maintain a neat form and encourage new foliage growth.
Strawberry Foxglove is a hardy plant that can tolerate a variety of climates. However, it is important to protect it from winter damage in colder climates. You can do this by mulching around the base of the plant with bark chips or compost.
Strawberry Foxglove is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the garden. It is often used as a border plant, or it can be planted in groups to create a dramatic focal point. It is also a popular choice for woodland gardens and cottage gardens.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of transparent tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plants are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the Department of agriculture.
