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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Digitalis
'Raspberry'
foxglove
Digitalis 'Raspberry' brings a rich, jewel-toned presence to the summer border, sending up long, stately flower spikes packed with tubular blooms in deep, purplish raspberry-pink. Each flower carries a darker, peachy throat, giving the whole spire a warm, glowing depth that feels both dramatic and surprisingly refined. This is foxglove with a little extra polish, splendid among cottage-garden perennials yet equally at home in a more contemporary planting scheme. Digitalis 'Raspberry' rises beautifully through soft grasses, hardy geraniums and dusky foliage plants, adding height without heaviness. The colour is deliciously bold, but not shouty, rather like a velvet cushion placed in exactly the right chair.
As a half-hardy perennial, Digitalis 'Raspberry' appreciates a sheltered position in sun or partial shade, with fertile, well-drained soil and a little protection when winter turns properly stern. Its upright habit makes it invaluable for giving borders rhythm, while the nectar-rich blooms are very attractive to bees, who tend to approve of a good foxglove without overthinking the colour scheme. Digitalis 'Raspberry' also works well in large pots, where the vertical stems create a handsome focal point on patios and near doorways. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage neatness and further display, and remember that all parts are toxic if eaten. Elegant, warm and full of character, Digitalis × mertonensis 'Raspberry' is a memorable choice for height and colour.
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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 × mertonensis 'Raspberry'
- Flower colour
- Red, purple, pink
- Established height
- 50-70cm
- Established spread
- 70cm-1m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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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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