Pink Foxglove | Digitalis 'Lucas Pink'
Glorious pink bell blooms
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Pink Foxglove
Digitalis 'Lucas Pink'
- Boasting beautiful upright flower spikes comprising charming pink bell blooms, 'Lucas Pink' is a foxglove worthy of featuring in any discerning flower bed.
- Growing to just under a metre in height, the paint-flecked flower interiors add an artistic elegance while the lush green foliage provides a lovely backdrop against which the blooms can shine.
- Suitable for a wide range of planting schemes, including cottage, Cotswolds and woodland gardens, 'Lucas Pink' bolsters flower beds without ever threatening to overpower them.
- Preferring a spot in dappled light, where possible, you can even grow this foxglove in a large container on the patio or balcony, adding a dash of forest magic to bare paving.
- Sitting on the RHS's Plants for Pollinators list, foxgloves such as this one are known for attracting a wealth of beneficial pollinating insects.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Pink Foxglove needs a large, heavy pot and may require staking for support.
How big does it get?
Pink Foxglove typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Pink Foxglove requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Pink Foxglove prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Pink Foxglove needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Pink Foxglove | Digitalis 'Lucas Pink' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Pink Foxglove is fully hardy (H6), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C to -20°C. It is robust and grows reliably in all regions of the UK.
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