Digiplexis Firecracker

Common Name: Firecracker Foxglove

Description:
Digiplexis ‘Firecracker’ is a stunning hybrid foxglove, combining the best traits of Digitalis and Isoplexis species. This vigorous and long-blooming perennial produces tall spikes of tubular, fiery orange-red flowers with golden throats, creating a dramatic display from late spring through to autumn. The blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. ‘Firecracker’ thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. It is more heat-tolerant than traditional foxgloves, making it well-suited to Melbourne’s climate. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, while its upright form adds vertical interest to garden beds and borders.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 70 – 90 cm
• Width: 50 – 60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Fiery Orange-Red with Golden Throats

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Long Flowering
• Heat Tolerant
• Suitable for Cut Flowers

Toxicity:

• Toxic to humans and pets if ingested (contains cardiac glycosides)

Companion Plants:

• Salvia (Sage)
• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)
• Verbena
• Nepeta (Catmint)