DIGITALIS Lucas Pink

Overview and Key Features

Digitalis 'Lucas Pink' is a striking, compact cultivar of foxglove, cherished for its elegant spires of soft pink, bell-shaped flowers and compact growth habit. It is part of a newer generation of Digitalis hybrids bred for improved branching, longer flowering periods, and reliability as a perennial in the right conditions.

This variety is perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife borders, and pollinator-friendly planting schemes. The blooms are borne on upright, leafy stems above rosettes of lush green foliage, flowering reliably in early to mid-summer. ‘Lucas Pink’ is often sterile, meaning it won't self-seed freely like some traditional foxgloves—this can be an advantage in well-controlled beds or mixed borders.

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowers: Soft pink with delicate speckled throats

• Flowering time: Late spring to midsummer (May–July)

• Habit: Upright and compact

• Type: Short-lived perennial or biennial (may live longer with care)

• Hardiness: RHS H5 (hardy to -15°C)

• Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees, especially bumblebees

• Toxicity: Toxic if ingested; sap may irritate skin – wear gloves when handling

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Ideal Growing Conditions

‘Lucas Pink’ performs well in a range of conditions but will thrive best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It offers great versatility and is compact enough for containers or smaller gardens.

Light Preferences

• Partial shade is ideal, especially in hotter climates

• Tolerates full sun in cooler areas if moisture is consistent

• Avoid deep shade, which reduces flowering

Soil Requirements

• Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils

• Performs well in neutral to slightly acidic conditions

• Avoid waterlogged or very dry soils

• Enrich planting site with compost or organic matter before planting

Planting Tips

• Plant in spring or autumn for best establishment

• Space 30–40 cm apart for good airflow and visual impact

• Mix into informal groups or repeat along borders for a natural look

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Care, Feeding, and Maintenance

Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist, particularly in dry spells during summer

• Water at the base to reduce risk of mildew on foliage

• Container plants require more frequent watering

Feeding

• Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring as growth resumes

• For heavier flowering, use a high-potash liquid feed every few weeks during bloom time

Pruning and Deadheading

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a second flush

• Remove faded flower stalks at the base to conserve plant energy

• Cut back the rosette after flowering if foliage becomes untidy

Division and Lifespan

• Typically grown as a short-lived perennial or biennial

• Not typically divided, but you can lift and replant rosettes in early autumn

• Replace every 2–3 years to maintain display quality

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Winter and Longevity Care

• Hardy in most areas of the UK and Ireland

• Mulch lightly in autumn to protect the crown and enrich soil

• Avoid wet winter conditions that may cause root rot

• Foliage may die back—remove old leaves in spring

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Garden Uses and Companions

Digitalis 'Lucas Pink' is ideal for traditional and modern gardens alike. Its elegant vertical presence softens planting schemes and creates movement.

Best Uses

• Mixed borders and cottage-style beds

• Wildlife or pollinator gardens

• Shady garden edges

• Containers and raised beds

• Cut flower gardens

Companion Plants

Pairs well with:

• Geranium Rozanne, Alchemilla mollis, Salvia nemorosa

• Campanula, Nepeta, Achillea

• Heuchera, Veronica, and Lupinus

• Contrasts beautifully with ornamental grasses like Stipa or Deschampsia

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Key Benefits

• Compact and neater than traditional foxgloves—great for small gardens

• Elegant pale pink flowers offer long-lasting vertical interest

• Low maintenance once established

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Sterile—less weeding and spread than wild types

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