Digitalis × valinii Foxlight Plum Gold ('Takfoplgo'PBR) (Foxlight Series)
foxglove [Foxlight Plum Gold]
A compact, semi-evergreen perennial forming a basal rosette of broadly lance-shaped, toothed dark green leaves. Flower spikes to 60cm tall ofoutward-facing, reddish-dark pink flowers with darker plum and gold-speckled throats are produced in summer
Synonyms
Digitalis × valinii 'Takfoplgo'PBRDigitalis Foxlight Plum Glow
see moreDigitalis Foxlight Plum Gold
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Gold Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- 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
Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry; ideal site is humus-rich soil in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back the main flower spike as it fades to encourage the growth of flowering side shoots
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworm
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, downy mildews and leaf spot
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