REHMANNIA elata
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REHMANNIA elata
Commonly known as Chinese foxglove
Pendant bright pinkish-purple flowers with red spots in the throat
£14.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
In areas with mild, damp winters overwinter in a glasshouse -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPinkish purple -
BorderSuits a sunny border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Rosette-forming perennial with obovate, lobed or toothed, conspicuously veined, hairy, mid-green basal leaves 20-25cm (8-10in) long. Produces tubular flowers 7-10cm (2¾-4in) long.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
50cm (20in)
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