Digitalis purpurea ‘Gloxiniaeflora’

Description

New to our catalogue for 2022

Large flowering mixed colour foxgloves.

This plant is toxic.

Flowering: Summer

Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height: 150cm

Spread: 50cm

 

Further information:

Makes an excellent cut flower.  Will flower on its second year.  This plant is toxic so please wear gloves when planting. It is toxic to animals as well as people.

Common Name:

Family: Plantaginaceae

Life Cycle: perennial

Foliage: Ovate

Basic Colour: ( Mixed )

Flower Colour:

Natural Flowering: June – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 150cm

Soil Requirements:  average / dry / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral

Location:  cottage garden / border / rock garden / meadow

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies / semi shade

Pruning: Cut back after flowering

Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance

Origin: Northern Mediterranean