Digitalis × valinii Foxlight Rose Ivory ('Takforoiv'PBR) (Foxlight Series)

RHS Plant Profile
foxglove [Foxlight Rose Ivory]
foxglove [Foxlight Rose Ivory] RHS

Other common names

foxglove 'Takforoiv'

Synonyms

Digitalis × valinii 'Takforoiv'PBR

Annual Biennial Herbaceous Perennial

A semi-evergreen perennial with erect stems producing rose-pink flowers with pale orange spotted throats from late spring until late summer.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Plantaginaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Columnar upright
Potentially harmful
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus
Digitalis can be biennials or usually short-lived perennials forming a rosette of simple leaves with bell-shaped flowers in slender, erect, usually one-sided racemes
Name Status
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in almost any soil,but avoid very wet or very dry situations. Prefers a humus-rich soil in partial shade but will grow in full sun.

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildflower meadow
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworm

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, downy mildews and leaf spot