Culture
Best grown in evenly moist, well-draining soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers rich, humusy, slightly acidic soils. Many are biennials or short lived perennials.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Digitalis is a genus of around 20 species native to Europe, central Asia, and northwestern Africa. They are characterized by showy flowering spikes of tubular flowers. All parts of these plants are toxic if ingested.
Genus name comes from the Latin digitus meaning "finger" for the flower shape.
'Takfoplgo' is a hybrid selection of foxglove that features magenta-pink, tubular flowers with purple-speckled, orange-red interiors held on 8.25" tall flowering stalks. Mature clumps will reach up to 2' tall with an 1.5' spread. The main bloom period falls in early summer, with reblooming possible through early fall. Suitable for use as a cut flower. Commonly sold at nurseries and garden centers under the name FOXLIGHT PLUM GOLD. This plant is protected by patent number PP26586.
Problems
Powdery mildew and leaf spot, if left untreated, can depreciate foliage considerably by early to mid-summer. Dense woody crowns may rot in soggy, poorly-drained winter soils. Potential insect pests include aphids, mealy bugs, slugs and Japanese beetles. The flowers are eaten by the larvae of the foxglove pug moth. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant.
Uses
Cottage gardens, mixed borders, English-style gardens, containers. Cut flower.