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foxglove [Illumination Ruby Slippers] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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foxglove [Illumination Ruby Slippers]

Digitalis × valinii Illumination Ruby Slippers ('Tmdg1204'^PBR) (Illumination Series)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Digitalis
Family: Plantaginaceae
Common Names: foxglove [Illumination Raspberry]

About this plant

A sturdy, upright, herbaceous perennial producing a basal cluster of dark, virtually-evergreen leaves. The branched flower spikes, to 90cm, carry outward-facing, bell-shaped flowers that are deep pink with a pale orange throat marked with dark pink spots. A sterile hybrid, which still produces nectar, with a long flowering season

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry; ideal site is humus-rich soil in partial shade

Pruning

Cut back the main flower spike as it fades to encourage the growth of flowering side shoots

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Can get aphids and leaf and bud eelworm

Diseases

May be affected by leaf spots and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years