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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'Lucas XXL Pink'
foxglove
Digitalis 'Lucas XXL Pink' is a foxglove with no intention of blending quietly into the border. Tall, poised and decidedly theatrical, it sends up strong spires packed with generously sized, tubular pink blooms from June to August. Each flower is softly speckled within, a detail that rewards closer inspection while the overall effect delivers colour and height from several paces away. Despite its XXL credentials, Digitalis 'Lucas XXL Pink' keeps all the old cottage-garden romance one expects from a foxglove, pairing beautifully with airy grasses, hardy geraniums, salvias and other midsummer perennials.
Plant Digitalis 'Lucas XXL Pink' in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, where its upright stems can bring structure without demanding too much fuss. Bees and other pollinators are quick to approve, disappearing into the spotted throats with enviable enthusiasm. Digitalis 'Lucas XXL Pink' is particularly effective threaded through mixed plantings, used as a vertical accent near paths, or gathered in small groups for a more dramatic flourish. Elegant, colourful and just a little bit showy, Digitalis 'Lucas XXL Pink' is a splendid choice for gardeners who like their borders with height, movement and a proper sense of occasion.
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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 'Lucas XXL Pink'
- Flower colour
- Pink
- 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
-
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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