Digiplexis 'Firecracker'

Digiplexis 'Firecracker'

Bring long-lasting, vibrant colour to your garden with Digiplexis 'Firecracker'. This striking perennial forms a neat mound of dark green, lance-shaped leaves. From late spring to late summer, it sends up tall spikes covered in rich orange, bell-shaped flowers. Each bloom has a softer yellow-orange throat for a beautiful two-tone effect.

This plant is also known as Foxlight 'Firecracker'. It is a cross between a Digitalis (foxglove) and an Isoplexis (Canary Island foxglove).

Plant Details

• Height: Reaches up to 80cm when in flower.
• Spread: Forms a clump approximately 40-50cm wide.

Wildlife Benefits

• The tubular flowers are a valuable nectar source for bees.
• Its long flowering period provides food for pollinators for many months.

Planting Tips

• Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade.
• Plant in well-drained soil.
• It performs best in a sheltered position.
• For a strong display, plant in groups of three or five.
• Remove spent flower spikes to encourage more blooms.
• In colder regions, you may need to provide winter protection as it is not fully hardy.

Ready to add a fiery focal point to your borders and containers?