Digitalis x mertonensis

Foxglove. A robust, clump-forming perennial which has lance-shaped, toothed, glossy, dark green leaves. In spring and early summer, racemes of crushed strawberry-pink flowers are borne on tall spikes.

Grow in any soil apart from soils which are excessively wet or dry, prefers humus-rich soil in partial shade. It will reach a height of 90cm and a spread of 30cm.