Digiplexis 'Twilight Plum'

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DigiplexisPerennialFamily: Plantaginaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Digiplexis is a hybrid foxglove, crossed between our native foxglove Digitalis purpurea, and the closely related, perennial foxglove native to the Canary Islands, Isoplexis canariensis.

Taking growing characteristics from both parents, it flowers from late spring until the first frosts. It has a bushy habit and bears several flower spikes, as opposed to the one borne by Digitalis purpurea. Perhaps its best characteristic is that the not-quite trumpet-shaped flowers combine the purple of our common foxglove with the hot oranges of the Isoplexis. While technically an annual, Digiplexis isn’t hardy and is best treated as an annual in our temperate climate.

Digiplexis ‘Twilight Plum’ forms a low mound of green foliage, from which tall spikes of large, pink/plum flowers with gold-freckled throats, appear from spring to the first frosts. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

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Digiplexis ‘Twilight plum’ and wildlife

Digiplexis ‘Twilight plum’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Digiplexis ‘Twilight plum’ poisonous?

Digiplexis ‘Twilight plum’ is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is known to attract People

People

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