Digitalis x mertonensis

Also Known As

Digitalis mertonensis
FOXGLOVE
Srawberry Foxglove

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

5a-10a

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Digitalis x mertonensis plant details

Digitalis x mertonensis is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis x mertonensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis x mertonensis

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Digitalis x mertonensis is a cross between D. grandiflora and D. purpurea which produce larger flowers than its parents on plants that are perennial lasting much longer than the common foxglove. Flowers are borne on terminal racemes atop 3-4 foot tall spires. Flowers are bell-shaped in a rosy-pink shade with darker speckled throats. Blooms all summer long. Foliage is very attractive even when not in bloom. Cut flowering spike to the base when finished flowering to encourage new growth. Leave new growth to over-winter. Perfect at the back of a mixed border. Attracts bees and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

One of the few perennial foxgloves, these 2-3' spires of large deep-strawberry-pink flowers are a delight all summer. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

(STRAWBERRY FOXFLOVE) Interesting cross between D. grandiflora and D. purpurea that is more PER-ennial than BI-ennial…spikes, 2-3’ skyward in May>June with luscious strawberry rose flowers with a coppery burnishing. Prefers a moist, acidic soil that is compost enriched, sun to part shade. Allow some of the stems to set seed for insurance.

By: Secret Garden Growers

This evergreen Foxglove is loved for its lush, velvety, dark green basal foliage. Its large flowers are tinged with rosy mauve and peppered with coppery sandstone. Divide after blooming to maintain as a perennial. Combine with Geranium 'Langthorn's Blue' to make a bold statement.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Spikes of large foxglove flowers, the color of crushed strawberries, are borne in late Spring and Summer on this vigorous, clumping perennial, so you can keep your foxgloves blooming thru Summer! D. mertonensis is a cross between D. purpurea and D. grandiflora, self-sows, and comes true from seed.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Strawberry Foxglove. Warm strawberry pink flowers on 2-3 stems in June and July. It is slightly more perennial than D. purpurea as it is a cross between D. purpurea and D. grandiflora Plants typically live for 2-3 years, but divisions may be made every 2 years to maintain vigor or it can be propagated by seed.