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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeannual
Distribution
Digitalis purpurea
Common Foxglove
Flower Color
Description
A biennial or short-lived perennial between 1-2m in height, freely self-sowing, with a rosette of softly hairy, oval leaves and tall, one-sided spires of pendant, tubular, bright rosy-purple flowers 6cm long, spotted within, in summer
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
CoastalWildflower meadowCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 6cmP050010V0009Z00010 | €2.20 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.