Digitalis mertonensis
Strawberry Foxglove
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Strawberry Foxglove (Digitalis mertonensis) - Description
Digitalis x fulva, Lindl. 1821, common name Strawberry foxglove, is a hybrid between D. grandiflora and D. purpurea (Hybrid formula: Digitalis grandiflora Mill. × Digitalis purpurea L.). This hybrid is considered fertile.
Strawberry Foxglove (Digitalis mertonensis) - Blooming
Flowers look like the fingertips of gloves. They come in many colors including purple, yellow, white and various pastels. Remove the first spike of flowers to promote more floral blooms.
Strawberry Foxglove (Digitalis mertonensis) - Growth
Foxgloves grow erect anywhere from 2 to 8 ft. tall. Thrives in full sun in cooler Summer regions, otherwise should be grown in shade gardens to provide some protection to prevent overheating. In the hottest of climates, the plants will die out in late Summer.
Strawberry Foxglove (Digitalis mertonensis) - Planting
Seeds should be sown in the spring. Perennials can also be propagated by division in spring or fall. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Strawberry Foxglove (Digitalis mertonensis) - Pest
Snails and slugs have an affinity towards Foxgloves. Other problems include anthracnose, fungal leaf spots, and Southern blight.
Strawberry Foxglove (Digitalis mertonensis) - Interesting facts
Digitalis foliage may aggravate the skin upon contact.
Strawberry Foxglove (Digitalis mertonensis) - Soil and irrigation
Thrives in rich and well-drained soil. Species do not do well with extreme soil conditions such as very wet or very dry soil.
