Isoplexis

These are small, yet spectacular flowering shrub, Isoplexis have flowers rise well above the foliage in spring to summer adding a little height to the garden border.

With a long flowering period late spring through summer Isoplexis caneriensis really add a great splash of colour to the border. Upright apricot flower spikes that look like a foxglove. I. canariensis is a bushy evergreen shrub to 1m. 

Not widely grown yet well suited to our gardens, Isoplexis are from the Canary Islands and the four species all have brilliant flowers.

Isoplexis Varieties

• I. caneriensis (pictured right) is readily available and the most widely grown species.
• I. isabelliana is a species with red flowers on a terminal flower spike..
• I. sceptrum is worth searching for as it is reputed to be a more hardy variety, broader leaves and pale almost creamy flowers. This is a great shade plant, attractive flowers and good foliage.

Isoplexis Care

Isoplexis enjoy a humus rich well drained soil, partial shade and moist soil.

Summary Information

• Botanical Name – Isoplexis
• Common Names – Canary Island Foxglove
• Country of Origin – Canary Islans
• Climate Zones – Warm to temperate.
• Position – Full sun to part shade
• Soil – Well drained humus rich.
• Height – Generally to around 1 to 1.5 metres.
• Spread – Will spread to .5 metres..
• Growth Rate – Medium to Fast
• Foliage – Mid to Pale Green.
• Flowers – Orange, Red or Cream depending on the species
• Flowering Time – Mainly in summer
• Frost tolerant – No
• Drought tolerant – Medium

Available for sale from the following nurseries

PERENNIALLE PLANTS - phone: 0427077798 
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au

Peter Teese's YAMINA RARE PLANTS phone : (03) 9752 0035 m: 0438 520035
82 David Hill Rd Monbulk (Opposite Vika Ave)
Japanese Maple and Magnolia specialists, Wholesale and Retail. Large range of other deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees and shrubs.
www.yaminarareplants.com.au