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Chinese Foxglove

Rehmannia Elata

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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 8–10Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Optimal sun exposure ranges from full sun to partial shade
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — This plant is not drought-resistant and requires regular watering; with its alluring beauty and long flowering periodChinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden; zones 7-10 are suitable for cultivating this moisture-loving, yet notChinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — perennial for full; the Chinese Foxglove is certain to become a garden favoriteChinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — This perennial reaches up to 3 ft in height and prefers partial shadeChinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — fertile loam or sandy soil with consistent moisture; afternoon shade is beneficial to prevent scorching of the, image 61Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — perennial for full+56

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Gesneriaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Optimal sun exposure ranges from full sun to partial shade
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — This plant is not drought-resistant and requires regular watering; with its alluring beauty and long flowering period
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden; zones 7-10 are suitable for cultivating this moisture-loving, yet not
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — perennial for full; the Chinese Foxglove is certain to become a garden favorite
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — This perennial reaches up to 3 ft in height and prefers partial shade
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — fertile loam or sandy soil with consistent moisture; afternoon shade is beneficial to prevent scorching of the, image 61
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — perennial for full
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — tubular flowers of a deep
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a splash of color to borders and shade gardens; though in hotter climates
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Zones 7-10 are suitable for cultivating this moisture-loving, yet not drought-tolerant, specimen, image 55
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — accented with yellow throats; while not particularly cold-hardy
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — though in hotter climates; blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a splash of color to borders and shade gardens
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — perennial with multi-colored and pink blooms
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — scientifically termed Rehmannia elata; it flourishes in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, image 56
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — afternoon shade is beneficial to prevent scorching of the delicate petals; fertile loam or sandy soil with consistent
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — sun-loving perennials or ornamental grasses to create a layered
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Zones 7-10 are suitable for cultivating this moisture-loving, yet not drought-tolerant, specimen
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — rosy-pink hue with yellow throats and purple spotted interiors; sun-loving perennials or ornamental grasses to, image 58
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — scientifically termed Rehmannia elata; it flourishes in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — sun-loving perennials or ornamental grasses to create a layered; rosy-pink hue with yellow throats and purple spotted
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia elata) boasts tubular
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — rosy-pink hue with yellow throats and purple spotted interiors; sun-loving perennials or ornamental grasses to create a
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — afternoon shade is beneficial to prevent scorching of the delicate petals
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — though in hotter climates; blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a splash of color to borders and, image 63
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