Rehmannia elata
Chinese foxglove
An upright perennial to 1.5m tall, with deeply toothed, ovate leaves and lax racemes of two-lipped, purplish-pink flowers to 10cm long in summer and autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Orobanchaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Rehmannia are erect perennials with large leaves in basal rosettes, and large, 2-lipped, trumpet-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China (Hubei)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or light shade in well-drained soil in a sheltered site. Can be lifted in autumn and overwintered in a cool, dry frost-free place
Propagation
Propagate by seed in late winter; take softwood cuttings in spring or root cuttings in late autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required but remove spent flower stems by deadheading
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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