Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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'Firebird'
foxglove
Digitalis 'Firebird' is a foxglove with warmth, drama and a very pleasing sense of occasion. From summer into early autumn, dark stems rise to around 90cm, carrying tubular rose-pink flowers with pale orange throats. The contrast is rich without being loud, rather like sunset caught in a border and persuaded to stay a while. Digitalis 'Firebird' has a strong upright habit, giving planting schemes height and structure, while its unusual colouring brings depth to both traditional and more contemporary combinations.
In a mixed border, Digitalis 'Firebird' looks superb with bronze grasses, deep purple salvias, apricot geums and dusky-toned dahlias, where its warm flowers can echo and enliven the palette. It is equally effective threaded through naturalistic planting, adding vertical accents among softer shapes. Digitalis 'Firebird' flowers over a generous period, helping the garden bridge that sometimes awkward gap between high summer abundance and early autumn richness. Give it a spot in sun or light shade with soil that does not dry out completely, and it will reward you with confident, colourful spires. Distinctive but easy to place, Digitalis 'Firebird' is a fine choice for gardeners who like their foxgloves with a little extra spark.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Digitalis 'Firebird'
- Flower colour
- Pink, peach, orange
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 70cm-1m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Half hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining
Dry - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- Toxic if eaten ⚠️
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Perennial
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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