Chinese Foxglove

Rehmannia Elata

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Overview

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia elata) boasts tubular, bell-shaped blooms in a pink-purple hue, accented with yellow throats. This perennial reaches up to 3 ft in height and prefers partial shade. It flourishes in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a splash of color to borders and shade gardens. Zones 7-10 are suitable for cultivating this moisture-loving, yet not drought-tolerant, specimen.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Climate Subtropical

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a splash of color to borders and shade gardens

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — It flourishes in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a splash of color to borders and shade gardens

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia elata) boasts tubular

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — This perennial reaches up to 3 ft in height and prefers partial shade

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — accented with yellow throats

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — bell-shaped blooms in a pink-purple hue

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Gesneriaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Zones 7-10 are suitable for cultivating this moisture-loving, yet not drought-tolerant, specimen

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — It flourishes in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a splash of color to borders and shade gardens

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia elata) boasts tubular

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — This perennial reaches up to 3 ft in height and prefers partial shade

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — accented with yellow throats

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — bell-shaped blooms in a pink-purple hue

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — rosy-pink hue with yellow throats and purple spotted interiors

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Its vivid blooms are not only visually striking but also bloom profusely from late spring to early fall

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — this plant can reach a towering height of 2 to 4 feet with a spread of 12 to 18 inches

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — tubular flowers of a deep

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — scientifically termed Rehmannia elata

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — fertile loam or sandy soil with consistent moisture

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — This plant is not drought-resistant and requires regular watering

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — afternoon shade is beneficial to prevent scorching of the delicate petals

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — though in hotter climates

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Optimal sun exposure ranges from full sun to partial shade

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — the Chinese Foxglove is certain to become a garden favorite

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — With its alluring beauty and long flowering period

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — sun-loving perennials or ornamental grasses to create a layered

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — While not particularly cold-hardy

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia elata) boasts tubular; this perennial reaches up to 3 ft in height and prefers partial shade

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — perennial for full

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden

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