Digitalis 'Falcon Fire'
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Digitalis 'Falcon Fire'
- With its superb spires of bell blooms, presenting themselves in a dazzling array of coral, pink and white hues, 'Falcon Fire' will look beautiful burning bright in any mixed bed or border.
- The plant's foliage is both lanceolate and toothed, and serves as a brilliant backdrop against which the plant's main attraction, the flowers, can really come to the fore.
- Compact enough to put in a pot, growing to just under a metre in height in maturity, this variety will look beautiful on the patio or planted alongside ferns and campanulas in classic woodland-edge style.
- Foxgloves like this one are popular with pollinating insects like bees and butterflies. So, if you want more wildlife in your garden, this is a good place to start.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Falcon Fire' foxglove can be grown in a 40 cm pot, preferring dappled shade and temperatures around 20°C.
How big does it get?
'Falcon fire' typically reaches a height of 90cm and a spread of roughly 30cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
This woodland edge plant prefers partial shade but can be grown in full sun if the soil is kept moist.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
This foxglove prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water 'Falcon Fire' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but this foxglove generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Digitalis 'Falcon Fire' is hardy through most of the UK in average winters (H4), withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, but may need winter protection in colder regions.
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