TITANOTRICHUM oldhamii
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TITANOTRICHUM oldhamii
Commonly known as Chinese foxglove
Yellow and red foxglove-like flowers
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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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Sometimes produces little bulbils on the stems (possibly when lacking moisture) which can be grown on -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China, Taiwan -
Red
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Yellow
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TubularFoxglove-like
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Elliptic to ovate, velvety, toothed, purple-backed, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, perpetually moist soil
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
30cm (12in)
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Titanotrichum oldhamii - Growing Guide