Digitalis x mertonensis

Probably the earliest hybrid Foxglove. A hardy tetraploid that comes true from seed. It has a robust dark green foliage and strong flowering stems, individually the largest flowers of any Foxglove. The crushed strawberry pink colour is quite unique to this family. Can be divided in the spring like many other perennials but seed is the easiest way to propagate. 60cm to 80cm for sun or part shade.

50 seeds.

The seed we offer can be sown anytime from January to September. Sowing between January and April will require slight warmth (15°C to 21°C) to maintain germination. Later sowings from April to September will not require artificial heat, they will require protection from sudden downpours or extremes of temperature. Seed trays may dry out more easily in summer sun. Further detailed sowing information is sent with the seeds.