Digitalis 'Mertonensis' - P9

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* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * easy to care for

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Digitalis x mertonensis forms funnel-shaped, salmon-pink coloured flowers from May.

Interesting facts
Digitalis x mertonensis is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Cut, solitary, medicinal, rock garden, cottage garden, rose garden, bee pasture