code: 904
En masse it makes an unforgettable sight
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Common name: Digitalis purpurea
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Maximum Height: 1.5 meters
One of the best new foxgloves to be found in recent years. Stout, strong spires of creamy white flowers with their throats almost solidly painted in deepest burgundy. En masse it makes an unforgettable sight.
Sowing advice:
For best results, sow seeds immediately onto a good soil-based compost. Cover the seeds with fine grit or compost to approximately their own depth. They can be sown at any time, and germination can sometimes be quicker if kept at 15 to 20 degrees C. However, we sow most seeds in an unheated greenhouse and wait for natural germination as many seeds have built-in dormancy mechanisms, and often wait for spring before emerging regardless of when they are sown. But spring sowing will obviously give them a full season of growth if successful germination occurs.
Information:
Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
