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Digitalis x mertonensis
Digitalis x mertonensis
Digitalis x mertonensis

Digitalis x mertonensis

  • Product number: 585260
  • Origin: Europe
  • Latin: Digitalis x mertonensis

A rather short hybrid (75 cm tall) that grows true from seed. The flowers are large and "old red" in colour. Chiltern says: "The colour (not the taste) of crushed strawberries." Flowering period June-September. The glossy green leaves are also unusual for a Digitalis!

Names:
Latin: Digitalis x mertonensis
Dutch: Vingerhoedskruid
English: Foxglove

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Sowing method: March-July. The seeds germinate quickly, keep evenly moist (not wet) at ± 20°C. Only thinly cover the seeds and press lightly. Immediately after emergence, move to a light and cooler spot.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July

Harvesting time:

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Partial shade
  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Antique red
  • Origin: Europe
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Digitalis x mertonensis
  • Dutch: Foxglove
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
  • English: Foxglove
  • All year round

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