Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Digitalis 'Illumination Pink' is an exciting new hybrid of our native species, Digitalis purpurea, with the Canary Island foxglove, Isoplexis, which gives its blooms a fantastic tropical colouration. Unlike Digitalis purpurea it’s truly perennial and semi-evergreen. What’s more, as it’s completely sterile, Digitalis ‘Illumination Pink’ won’t set seed but will continue flowering for months on end. Orange-pink flowers are borne on sturdy stems, making this an ideal choice for the mixed border or vase.
Grow Digitalis 'Illumination Pink' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms and feed fortnightly with a potash-rich fertiliser.
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Digitalis ‘Illumination pink’ and wildlife
Digitalis ‘Illumination pink’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant and 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 known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Digitalis ‘Illumination pink’ poisonous?
Digitalis ‘Illumination pink’ can be toxic.
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Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Digitalis 'Illumination Pink'
