Botanical Name: Rehmannia elata
Common Name: Chinese foxglove Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping, loosely constructed plant with coarse foliage and spikes of tubular flowers held between leaves and bracts Height to 3' Spread to 2' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade to full sun in coastal climates Soil prefers a well-amended loam soil Hardiness Hardy, Zones 6, 7-10, 12-24 Morphology: Leaves Coarsely toothed ovate leaves to 6" long or more, to 4" across smaller modified leaves (bracts) interspersed with flower spikes Flowers large tubular flowers to 3" long; flowers pink with yellow throat and red dots within forming loose spikes Fruit 2-valved capsule Propagation: seed, stem cuttings, division, root cuttings Usage: good perennial for use in borders or beds mixed with annual flowers; can be used toward the back of a bed; long lasting cut flower; appreciated for long blooming season Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering Fertilizing balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring Pruning head back to induce bushiness and compactness Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: China Family: Gesneriaceae Notes: |
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