Family: Plantaginaceae
Scientific name: Isoplexis canariensis
Common name: Canary Island Foxglove
Origin: Canary Islands

The Canary Island Foxglove produces beautiful, tubular, orange flowers that bloom from July to September. The plant can be kept as a container plant with a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius and likes a sunny spot. The leaf is leathery and remains on the plant throughout the entire year. On the Canary Islands, the plant can reach a height of two meters, but as a container plant, its height is limited to one meter.

Sowing description: Sow seeds on the surface of sowing mix (do not cover them with soil) and put the whole on a bright, sunny spot. Keep the soil constantly moist and the temperature between around 20-25 degC.

Sowing time: Whole year
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minimum temperature: 10 degrees Celcius

Photo 2: Katrin via Plantzone