Digitalis x mertonensis 'Summer King'

Also Known As

Digitalis x mertonensis 'Strawberry King'
Strawberry Foxglove

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-8b

Digitalis x mertonensis 'Summer King' plant details

Digitalis x mertonensis 'Summer King' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis x mertonensis 'Summer King'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis x mertonensis 'Summer King'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hybrid perennial foxglove originated in 1926. A winning hybrid of pink D. purpurea and yellow D. grandiflora 'Summer King' has ample spires of crushed strawberry red flowers, a neat, compact form and handsome foliage. It blooms early summer and is lovely with apricot calendulas and lavender larkspurs in humus rich, well-drained soils.