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Digitalis canariensis (Canary Island foxglove)

Other names: Isoplexis canariensis

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Species
D. cariensis is a rosette-forming, biennial or perennial with oblong to lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and dense, erect racemes of small, tubular, yellow flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.5 m 1 m 2-5 years
4 ft 3 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full or bright, filtered light & low to moderate humidity. In growth, water moderately and feed once a month.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Coastal, Beds and borders, Sub-Tropical, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect flower stem, Rosette

Native to

Canary Islands

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Highly toxic if eaten.

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 9. Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage a second flowering.

Propagation methods

Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Propagation

Sow seeds at 18-24C in spring. Take softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in spring. Cuttings need bottom heat.

Pests

Leaf and bud eelworms

Aphids

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Leaf spot

Prune evergreen shrubs lightly (only if needed)

Deadhead perennials before they seed (optional)

Cut back after flowering in early autumn (optional)

Take softwood cuttings

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect from cold drying winds (in cold areas)

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Apply a fertiliser container grown plants regularly

Sow seed in containers with heat (spring)

Take semi-ripe cuttings

Plant tender plants after danger of frost has passed (late spring, early summer)

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