Tall calyxes of apricot blooms with orange throats on tall stems against a fence
Apricot calyxes of Illumination Apricot Digiplexis
Apricot calyxes of Illumination Apricot Digiplexis surrounded by green foliage
Tall calyxes of apricot blooms with orange throats on tall stems against a fence

Digiplexis® Illumination® Apricot

Digitalis hybrid 'Apricot'

Striking spires of bell-shaped blossoms illuminate this re-blooming perennial in hues of apricot orange. Enhanced with speckled yellow throats and a dark lip, blossoms draw hummingbirds and butterflies into the garden. This sterile selection is perfect for borders, containers and cutting.

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Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
8a - 11b

mature dimensions

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24-36″ high x 18″ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b
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More About Digiplexis® Illumination® Apricot

Bloom/Feature

Densely packed orange to apricot flowers with yellow throats crowd these 3′ high stems

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 10°F to 20°F

Key Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerance, Longer Blooming, Reblooming, Returns Year After Year, Upright Habit

Flowering Season

Spring to Fall

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Low

Fertilize

Use a balanced liquid feed until established

Pruning

After fall bloom

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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