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foxglove 'Ashdon Glory'

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A semi-evergreen, short-lived perennial, with a basal rosette of lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Tall spikes of large deep pink flowers are produced from late spring to summer

Scientific classification

Species: foxglove 'Ashdon Glory' (Digitalis 'Ashdon Glory')
Genus: Digitalis
Family: Plantaginaceae

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of foxglove 'Ashdon Glory'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of foxglove 'Ashdon Glory'

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foxglove 'Ashdon Glory' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Deadhead main spike as flowers fade, to encourage lateral shoots with more flowers

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring, or by division in early spring. Plants grown from seed may vary

Growing

Will grow in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry; ideally a sheltered, warm site with humus-rich soil in light or partial shade. See foxglove cultivation for more detailed advice

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