Photo of Digitalis sceptrum flower by Karl Gercens III

Photo by Karl Gercens III

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Digitalis sceptrum

Also Known As

  • Isoplexis sceptrum
  • Bush Foxglove
  • Madeiran Foxglove

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-7'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Digitalis sceptrum plant details

Digitalis sceptrum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis sceptrum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 7 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis sceptrum

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare & spectacular! And aren’t we lucky, cause this native of Madeira thrives best in a mild coastal climate like ours! Forming a bushy, evergreen shrub, 4’ tall & 3’ across, it displays luxurious, large, lance-shaped leaves with serrated edges, borne on clusters at branch ends. For a long period in Summer, the striking upright flower spikes appear, each 15” long & bearing flared, tubular, rusty apricot, “foxglove” blooms. Nice in a large container as well as a sunny to part-shady garden. Rich, moist soil is best.

Gardening facts about Digitalis sceptrum plant

How to Grow Digitalis sceptrum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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