Mertonensis Foxglove
Digitalis grandiflora x purpurea ‘mertonensis’
- Size: 1’ Tall and Wide, 3’ Tall with flower bloom spike
- Growth Habit: rounded foliage tall flower spike
- Growth Rate: Fast to moderate
- Light Requirements: Shade to part sun
- Soil Requirements: Average well drained
- Appeal: Mertonensis Foxglove is another great hybrid foxglove that will bloom throughout early to late summer with rosy pink colored flowers off tall spikes. The flower spike will shoot up from the base of the foliage and produce an abundance of rosy pink tubular shaped flowers each forming a cup like structure. The pink flowers are speckled with darker pink spots on the inside petal adding to this unique flowering plants interest. Tolerates some shade and is good for attracting bees and hummingbirds. The Mertonensis Foxglove is a great choice for adding height and unique flower blooms to the perennial garden.