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Digitalis × valinii 'Firebird'
Although a short-lived perennial, digitalis × valinii 'Firebird' is still a notable addition to cottage and informal gardens and in patio and container gardens for the beautiful rosettes that bloom on long stems. In 2019, this firebird cultivar took the second-place award in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show's "Plant of the Year" competition.
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Biennial
Lifespan
Evergreen
Leaf type
20 - 35 ℃
Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Digitalis × valinii 'Firebird'

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Full sun
Sunlight
20 - 35 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Water: Water digitalis × valinii 'Firebird' regularly for the first month after planting, about once every few days. In spring and summer, water once or twice a week; reduce frequency in autumn and winter. Check soil moisture, ensuring it’s dry to a few inches deep before watering.
Fertilize: Digitalis × valinii 'Firebird' is a hardy plant that thrives without fertilizer if the soil is nutrient-rich. For enhanced growth and blooms, apply a water-soluble fertilizer monthly in spring and summer, avoiding contact with leaves or flowers to prevent nitrogen burn.
Pruning: Digitalis × valinii 'Firebird' features striking tubular flowers and benefits from early to late spring pruning. Remove spent spikes and trim dead leaves to boost health, enhance air circulation, and encourage a second bloom. Use clean, sharp tools to avoid infection.
Propagation: Digitalis × valinii 'Firebird' is a low-maintenance plant that can reseed itself, allowing for easy growth annually. To control its spread, deadhead by late summer. Propagation from seeds involves sowing in loamy soil in late spring, germinating at 21-26°C for 4-6 weeks, and acclimatizing seedlings for ten days before outdoor planting.
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