I have what I think ,ay be a new strain of foxglove in my garden? How do I found out if it really is a new variety and where do I go from there?
Thanks in advance
You can name it yourself if it really is a new variety but, for the name to be recognised, it has to conform with the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants.
sorry, a little description wouldnt go amiss either! Its not very tall, about 60cm, and when the flowers are just opening the lower "tongue" petal is a buttery yellow. The petals are split and it almost looks like a orchid flower. Heres another pic that shows it all a little clearer
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Thanks Starbuckone, I think its lovely too. I'll def keep the seeds, there are four or five flower spikes on it. The photo really doesn't do it justice either.
Might just be a virus causing flower distortion.... but i think I would contact a major company and see if they are interested as they would then take on the development costs etc in return for a royalty deal plus naming rights
Emeritus, it is very similar but the bottom petal starts outas a buttery yellow and turns to very deep purple as the flowers ages. The flowers also all face upwards and the top petals are completely divided. But I think I may buy one, its really georgeous.
Rowanwitch, i never thought of contacting a company, thats a great idea thanks. I don't think its a virus, I have three of these plants and many other "normal" foxgloves amongst them.