Digitalis x mertonensis
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Digitalis mertonensis Summer King carries large strawberry-pink, purple-spotted bells on upright spires above glossy dark green rosettes.
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Description
Digitalis mertonensis Summer King sends upright racemes of large strawberry-pink bells above glossy dark green rosettes, with crimson-purple spotting visible inside each tubular flower.
Its clump-forming growth brings vertical color to borders, cottage gardens, and open woodland planting from late spring into summer. Nectar-rich flowers attract bees and hummingbirds, while the sturdy stems can also be cut for arrangements.
Grow it in full sun or light dappled shade in humus-rich soil that stays moist but drains freely. All parts are toxic if eaten; wear gloves when handling the plant.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Synonyms | Digitalis purpurea Summer King, DIGITALIS x mertonensis |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Low maintenance, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Soil | Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Strawberry foxglove Summer King |
| Blomidon Item No | ZDIGME0001G |
| Usps | Strawberry-pink bells carry crimson-purple spotting inside., Tall flower spikes suit borders, woodland gardens, and cutting., Full sun or light shade and steady moisture support upright growth. |
| Propagation | Sow seed, or divide established plants and remove rooted offsets in spring. |
| Pests | Watch for aphids and leaf and bud eelworm. |
| Diseases | Watch for leaf spots, powdery mildew, downy mildew, crown rot, and root rot. |
| Hazardous information | All parts are toxic if eaten; wear gloves when handling the plant. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade. |
| Common Name | Strawberry Foxglove |