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Rehmannia ‘Walberton’s Magic Dragon’

Chinese foxglove ‘Magic Dragon’

£11.99
£14.99
£11.99

3 litre pot

Looking for a garden plant that oozes character and colour all summer long? Rehmannia ‘Walberton’s Magic Dragon’ delivers vivid magenta foxglove-like flowers from late spring through to the first frosts, perfect for adding height and interest to borders or patio pots. Easy to grow, pollinator-friendly, and with a wild touch of the exotic, this perennial is ideal for anyone wanting garden glamour without the high maintenance.
  • Pollinator-friendly
  • Repeat flowering with deadheading
  • Non-toxic and pet-safe

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Half hardy

  • Flowers

    June, July, August, September, October

  • Soil type

    Loam, chalk or sandy soil

Rehmannia ‘Walberton’s Magic Dragon’

  • Why we like this plant

    f you're after a bold splash of colour with minimal fuss, this plant ticks all the boxes. Its magenta-pink blooms are irresistible to bees and keep coming for months. Whether you're sprucing up a dull corner or creating a lively container display, ‘Magic Dragon’ brings drama, charm, and an exotic edge that’s still easy to maintain.

  • About this plant

    A striking perennial, Rehmannia ‘Walberton’s Magic Dragon’ is a hybrid between Rehmannia elata and Rehmannia glutinosa. It features vibrant magenta-pink, tubular flowers with yellow-spotted throats that resemble foxgloves. This vigorous grower forms a rosette of mid-green, toothed leaves and flowers prolifically from late spring through to the first autumn frosts, making it a standout addition to borders and containers.

  • Key features

    • Extended flowering season from late spring to autumn
    • Eye-catching foxglove-style blooms
    • Ideal for pollinator-friendly gardens
    • Compact and upright habit

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 50–70cm | Spread: 40–50cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Neat basal foliage with upright flowering stems that form an open, vase-like shape.

  • Moisture

    Moist, well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Full sun to partial shade

Planting guide

Plant in spring in fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position, and ensure space between plants for good air circulation. Regular deadheading encourages more blooms.

Care tips

Keep the soil moist but never soggy, and deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming. In colder regions, offer winter protection or grow in containers that can be moved under cover. It thrives with minimal attention and rewards with a long season of blooms.

Winter care

Apply a mulch in autumn or overwinter in pots under cover in colder regions, as it may not tolerate severe frost.