Digiplexis ‘Firecracker’

This breakthrough cross between Isoplexis and Digitalis carries large tubular flowers of brilliant apricot-gold on 50cm tall stems from tight foliage mounds of grey green leaves from mid-spring until autumn. Longer flowering than each of its parents, it will bloom from mid-spring until autumn. Best in full sun or light shade in soil that doesn’t parch during dry periods.

Digiplexis have done very well here at Lambley in a north facing border, although they would be just as happy in a little light shade. Whilst needing regular summer watering they are tough and, in our experience, problem-free. They are frost-hardy in most if not all Australian gardens. Last year in our own garden they were in flower from late spring until mid-autumn. 50cm tall by 40cm wide.