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Digitalis x mertonensis

Foxglove

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Digitalis x mertonensis - A Majestic and Eye-Catching Perennial

Digitalis x mertonensis, commonly known as Strawberry Foxglove, is a majestic and eye-catching perennial that adds a splash of colour and height to any garden. Known for its striking strawberry-pink, tubular flowers, this plant is perfect for borders, woodland gardens, and cottage gardens. Digitalis x mertonensis brings both beauty and elegance to various garden settings.

The standout feature of Digitalis x mertonensis is its tall flower spikes adorned with numerous strawberry-pink, tubular blooms. These flowers appear from early to mid-summer, creating a stunning display that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The blooms rise above the green, lance-shaped foliage, adding vertical interest and a touch of elegance to garden beds and borders.

Caring for Digitalis x mertonensis is straightforward, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. Plant Strawberry Foxglove in well-drained, moderately fertile soil and ensure it receives plenty of sunlight, though it can also thrive in partial shade. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. To encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance, remove spent flowers. In late autumn, cut back the stems to ground level to prepare the plant for winter. With its low maintenance needs and stunning strawberry-pink flowers, Digitalis x mertonensis is a wonderful addition to any garden, providing height, vibrant colour, and attracting beneficial pollinators throughout the summer.

Note: Digitalis plants contain compounds that can be toxic if ingested. Handle with care and keep away from pets and children.

Common Name: Strawberry Foxglove
Latin Name: Digitalis x mertonensis
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering Period/Colour: Early to mid-summer; strawberry-pink, tubular flowers
Hardiness: Hardy perennial
Eventual Height/Spread: 60-90 cm height; 45-60 cm spread
Special Feature: Tall, elegant flower spikes; excellent for borders, woodland gardens, and cottage gardens

Size
Mature Height Mature Height: 0.5-1 metres
Mature Spread Mature Width: 0.1-0.5 metres
Growth Habits Growth Habit: Upright
Soil
Soils Ph Soil Ph: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Types Soil Type: Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Chalky
Position
Position Planting Position: Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
Weather Exposure Weather Exposure: Sheltered, Exposed
Hardiness Hardiness: ? H5
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Uses
Wildlife Uses: Attractive To Wildlife
Border Plants Uses: Border
Cottage Uses: Cottage/Informal

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Digitalis x mertonensis

Size: 1 Litre

Delivery Information

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Our usual delivery time is up to 7-10 working days. We will, as ever, aim to stick to our usual timescale but please be aware that this may not always be possible.

Please take the time to fill out the special instructions box in the checkout area with the details of a neighbour or safe place that your trees can be left. Every effort will be made to make deliveries in this time or on a date requested by you. Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for delayed deliveries due to factors beyond our control such as Public Holidays or adverse weather conditions which make it impossible to lift bare-rooted trees. In cases such as these, you will be notified.

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2 Year Guarantee
Here at Mail Order Trees, we want our customers to buy with confidence, which is why we offer a 2 year guarantee on all of our trees. Whilst we do thoroughly inspect all of our trees before dispatch, we do understand that sometimes trees can fail through no fault of your own. If we believe that your tree has failed due to an innate problem with the tree then we will replace it if it has failed within the 2 year period. Please note that the trees will not be covered under the guarantee if they have been neglected in some way, i.e by a lack of watering or by being planted in unsuitable conditions. 
 
If your tree starts to show signs of failure, for example if the leaves unexpectedly go brown, please contact us as early as possible and we can advise you on a course of action which could prevent eventual failure of the tree. 

In order to assess the problem or the cause of the failure, we require photos to be emailed to us: please send us a picture of the tree overall (including the soil) and a close-up of the problem. Please email info@mailordertrees.co.uk

If you have any questions then you can of course call us on 0800 066 5972, but please note that we will always need to see photos of the tree in order to advise a course of action or send out a replacement. 

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