Digitalis Arctic Fox™ Rose

Scientific Name : Digitalis hybrida

Common Name : Foxglove

Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9a

Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)

Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Upright

Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Frost Tolerant

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 24 - 28" (61 - 71cm)

Height : 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Width : 16 - 18" (41 - 46cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Beautiful, long-flowering hybrid Foxglove is hardy in northern gardens.

Idea & Tips : Plant in a sunny garden location or place on a sunny patio. Remove old flowers as they become unsightly to encourage fresh, new flowering shoots.

Grower Information : This beautiful hybrid Digitalis offers much-needed Winter hardiness for northern growers, plus Summer-long flowering for southern growers.

Adds amazing impulse color for perennial tables.
Flowers all season long.
Ideal for 2.5-qt. and 1.5-gal. pot sizes.

Raker Trials Top Performer

'Balroxose'

Protection Information : EU PBR57561; PP31,900; UK PBR35094

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 6.0-6.4
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  1,000 ppm IBA basal dip
  
  Mist:
  
  Low to moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N
  
  Pinching:
  
  Not typical in propagation.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  42-49 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Digitalis root slowly with first roots showing 15 to 18 days after stick. However, it is best to discontinue mist prior to visible root, as they root more quickly when not over-misted and when media is allowed to dry slightly between waterings.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 55 to 60°F (13 to 16°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  3,000 to 5,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Long day facultative
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Recommended for more flowers per plant. Not required.
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Aphids, white fly, spider mites
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Rooted: 12-14 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Rooted: 14 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  April to September; Natural season flowering

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Videos

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