Digitalis Illumination 'Flame’ is a stunning foxglove hybrid producing glowing apricot‑flame blooms from summer into autumn. These 5 garden‑ready 5cm plug plants establish quickly, offering tall, elegant flowering spires ideal for borders, cottage gardens and pollinator‑friendly planting.
Digitalis Illumination 'Flame’ is an exceptional modern foxglove hybrid, combining the elegance of traditional Digitalis with the vivid tones of the Illumination series. Its rich flame‑coloured flowers, flushed with peachy‑apricot tones, rise on tall spires throughout summer and well into autumn, bringing warmth and vertical drama to borders, beds and containers.
This variety is known for its excellent vigour, long flowering season, and ability to attract bees and other pollinators. Perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife areas, mixed borders and feature planting, Digitalis Illumination Flame delivers stunning colour and reliable performance.
Your order includes 5 × 5cm garden‑ready plug plants, suitable for planting out straight away or potting on until you’re ready. These young plants establish rapidly and produce strong, healthy growth in their first season.
All orders are posted via Royal Mail 48 Tracked in 100% recycled R‑PET blister packs to ensure safe and sustainable delivery.
When buying 2 or more multipacks, your postage is upgraded FREE to Royal Mail 24 Tracked.
For larger or bespoke plant orders, contact us for a tailored quote using RM24 or Parcelforce24.
🌿 Key Features & Benefits
- 🔥 Striking flame‑apricot flowers all summer into autumn
- 🐝 Highly pollinator‑friendly
- 🌿 Strong, upright flowering spires
- 🪴 Includes 5 × 5cm plug plants
- 🌞 Prefers sun or light shade
- ♻️ Eco‑friendly R‑PET packaging
- 🚚 FREE P&P via Royal Mail 48 Tracked
- ⚡ FREE upgrade to RM24 Tracked on multi‑packs
🌿 Planting & Care
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Position: Full sun or partial shade
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Soil: Moist, fertile, well‑drained
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Habit: Upright, perennial foxglove hybrid
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Flowering: Late spring to autumn
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Uses: Cottage gardens • Borders • Wildlife planting • Containers
🌿 FAQs
Is Digitalis Illumination Flame hardy?
Yes — it is winter‑hardy and reliably perennial.
Will it flower in its first year?
Yes, these hybrid Digitalis varieties often bloom in their first season.
Is it suitable for pots?
Absolutely — it looks fantastic in tall, statement containers.