Pink Foxglove | Digitalis x mertonensis 'Summer King'
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Pink Foxglove
Digitalis x mertonensis 'Summer King'
- Towering stems of dusky pink bell-shaped flowers, speckled inside with mulberry purple and edged in white
- A semi-evergreen clump forming perennial which requires very little maintenance
- The perfect addition to a cottage garden border, for colour and height. Use as an accent plant or in groups of 3-5 plants
- Flowers in summer from June to August
- Grows to between 60-100cm
- This variety carries the RHS Plants for Pollinators designation - it's particularly loved by long-tongued bumblebees
- All parts are toxic if eaten - wear gloves and wash hands after gardening
What to expect
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Hardiness
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Pink Foxglove 'Summer King' can be grown in a 40 cm pot, preferring dappled shade and temperatures around 20°C.
How big does it get?
Pink Foxglove typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Pink Foxglove requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Pink Foxglove prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Pink Foxglove 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 Pink 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 x mertonensis 'Summer King' has an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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