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Canary Island foxglove

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An evergreen, sparingly-branched shrub, to 1.5m in height, with serrated, oval, dark green leaves. Flowers are foxglove-like with a flattened appearance, reddish-orange or apricot in colour and held on upright spikes to 30cm in length

Scientific classification

Species: Canary Island foxglove (Digitalis canariensis)
Genus: Digitalis
Family: Plantaginaceae

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Canary Island foxglove pictures

Distribution of Canary Island foxglove

Distribution map

Canary Islands

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Canary Island foxglove

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Canary Island foxglove 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

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots at 18-24°C in spring, propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat

Growing

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost John Innes No.2 in full or bright filtered light with low to moderate humidity, during growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly, water sparingly in winter; outdoors, in frost-free climates grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter

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