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Common Foxglove

Common Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea

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  • Perennial plant with year after year of beautiful blooms.
  • Spring- and summer-flowering plant for long color in the border.
  • Attracts bees and butterflies for a lively garden.
  • Tall elegant flowers that add structure to borders.
  • Low maintenance and ideal for natural planting.
Digitalis purpurea Common Foxglove is a striking native perennial with tall flower spikes and tubular blossoms that captivate the eye and boost garden charm. It brings a classic, literature-inspired presence to beds and borders. In sun to partial shade, this plant thrives with minimal fuss and becomes a sturdy, pollinator-friendly cornerstone, inviting bees and butterflies to linger. Grown for vigor and authentic charm, Digitalis purpurea Common Foxglove offers reliable growth and a timeless silhouette that elevates any plant collection.

Care and watering

Plant Digitalis purpurea in well-drained, rich soil in partial shade. Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not soggy; reduce watering after flowering. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Maintenance

Deadhead after blooming to extend display; remove spent stalks and seedlings if undesired. Stake tall spikes to prevent lodging and tidy the overall habit.

Location

Choose a sheltered, woodland-edge spot with dappled sun or light shade. Plant in groups for impact and to encourage pollinators, ensuring good air movement to reduce mildew.

Tips

Wear gloves when handling; foxglove is toxic if ingested. Feed lightly with balanced fertilizer in spring and monitor for slugs; avoid heavy lime unless soil is acidic.

Digitalis purpurea foxglove brings with its slender inflorescences a graceful color accent in perennial borders and mixes. As a spring- and summer-bloomer, it attracts plenty of butterflies and bees with its distinctive flowers, ideal for those seeking vibrant garden scenes. Perfect to combine within garden plants and other collections for striking, vertical accents.
Flowering months
June July
Density per m2 9 to 12
Standing Part shade, Full sun
Properties Winter hardy., Evergreen., Cut flower.
Flower color Purple
Leaf color Green

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Pickup 15% discount

Kleine Dries 25 - 8600 Diksmuide   

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Delivery costs

BE € 4,95     NL € 5,95
DE € 6,95     FR € 9,95
AT € 14,95     DK € 16,95
IT € 16,95     ES € 19,95
SK € 19,95     CZ € 19,95
SE € 20,95     IE € 20,95
LU € 20,95    

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