Digitalis purpurea snow thimble

Description

New to our catalogue for 2022

Large white bell flowers with pale spotting on tall spikes.

This plant is toxic.

Flowering: Summer

Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height: 100cm

Spread: 50cm

Further information:

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 / lanceolate / hairy

Basic Colour: ( White )

Flower Colour: White

Natural Flowering: May – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 100cm

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, allow to seed first

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

Origin: Europe