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Ceratotheca triloba [Dark Pink Form]
Also Known As
- Ceratotheca triloba 'Dark Pink Form'
- South African Foxgloves
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Ceratotheca triloba [Dark Pink Form] plant details
Ceratotheca triloba [Dark Pink Form] is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceratotheca triloba [Dark Pink Form]
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
- Plant family: pedaliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, rare, self-sowing, unique, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceratotheca triloba [Dark Pink Form]
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
The "South African Foxgloves" that we’ve offered before have all been really easy to grow & really lovely in their own way, but the flower color (light mauve) left something to be desired. Now there is officially no reason to be on the fence about this plant! Deep pink, 2" flowers are delicately detailed with a finely pinstriped throat. Very pretty! An interesting & unusual addition to the cottage garden & blooms first year from seed. Try it instead of Digitalis! Grows well in less than perfect soil, in drought & in full sun, but the plants won’t be nearly as tall or as floriferous as those grown in better soil, with more water & in more shade. Potentially 3' tall & 2' wide. If kept watered, they will bloom till frost! Reseeds. Grown as an annual in most places, but said to live over where hardy.
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Gardening facts about Ceratotheca triloba [Dark Pink Form] plant
How to Grow Ceratotheca triloba [Dark Pink Form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Ceratotheca for your garden
aka African Foxglove
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 4'
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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