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Harkstead Red

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Digitalis chalcantha x Digitalis purpurea · Ornamentals · bred by CHARLES VALIN

also searched as: харкстеад ред

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Harkstead Red variety is an intergeneric hybrid resulting from the crossing of Digitalis purpurea and Isoplexis canariensis (synonym Digitalis canariensis). The plant is a perennial adapted for cultivation in hardiness zone 8 and above.

Due to its sterility, the plant does not expend resources on seed formation, which stimulates the production of new flower stalks from side shoots and ensures a long flowering period. The variety forms strong flower stalks and is intended for use in flower beds, gardens, and containers.

In commercial catalogs, this variety is often associated with the name Illumination Raspberry. The plant possesses ornamental properties and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Charles Valin 30 Developed the variety
Applicant
Branded Garden Products Ltd. 74 Submitted the application to the register

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20131213
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  1. Application filed 30 April 2013
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 15 January 2014

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Same species

Other varieties: Digitalis chalcantha x Digitalis purpurea

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TMDG1204

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Digitalis chalcantha x Digitalis purpurea

BRANDED GARDEN PRODUCTS

1 record

Nearby in the species list TMDG1204

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