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Great value collection of white and pink foxgloves

digitalis purpurea

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Collection contains 6 plants

  • 3 x Digitalis purpurea - Common Foxglove
  • 3 x Digitalis purpurea Alba - Foxglove

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This collection brings together the majestic Digitalis purpurea wildflower with its purple-pink flowers and its lovely variant with white flowers. Ideal for adding height and elegance to the garden, these biennial plants thrive in moist, humus-rich soils. Plant them in the background of your flower beds or in a large border for a spectacular effect. Give your garden a touch of countryside charm with this affordable collection!
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil type
Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Collection items (6 plants)

  • Digitalis purpurea - Common Foxglove

    Price per single item: €13.90
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  • Digitalis purpurea Alba - Foxglove

    Price per single item: €3.90
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Description

Our good value White and Pink Digitalis Duo brings together the wild species (Digitalis purpurea) and its white form 'Alba'. These two varieties flower from May to July, in the form of flower spikes rising between 1.2 m and 1.5 m from the ground. Each spike can bear dozens of bell-shaped flowers that open from the bottom up the stem. The large slightly rough basal leaves form a rosette at the base of the plant. This foliage, which persists in winter, contributes to the beauty of the plant. Forming spectacular floral columns, digitalis are irreplaceable in wild or romantic flower beds, in partial shade or non-scorching sun.

This duo consists of:

x 3 Digitalis purpurea: spikes of pink bell-shaped flowers, deep pink, often speckled with darker spots inside.

x 3 Digitalis purpurea 'Alba': this variety is distinguished by its pure white flowers, barely speckled with pale yellow in the throat.

Plant the White and Pink Digitalis Duo in spring or early autumn in well-drained soil rich in humus (or potting soil), not drying out too much in summer. For optimal effect, place the digitalis at the back of flower beds or in the centre of borders, keeping a distance of 40 to 50 cm between each plant. They can also be planted in groups for a stronger visual impact. use 4 to 5 plants per m². Purple digitalis self-seeds spontaneously, without difficulty, without being invasive.

Plant these digitalis with English shrub roses or old roses, add some border bellflowers here and there. Hollyhocks, with their tall flower spikes, can be planted behind the digitalis to add depth to a composition. Pink or white perennial geraniums will form beautiful carpets at the base of the digitalis.

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time May to July
Inflorescence Spike
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

digitalis

Species

purpurea

Family

Plantaginaceae

Botanical synonyms

Digitalis purpurea var. gloxiniiflora

Origin

Western Europe

Product reference22636

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Planting and care

Foxgloves can be planted in spring or autumn. These plants prefer partial shade and a neutral to slightly acidic soil, not too chalky, deep, loose and humus-bearing, not too rich and not too dry. They do not mind root competition from old trees or perennials. They are sturdy, very hardy plants, but their lifespan is short. They self-seed abundantly in the garden, but the resulting plants are rarely identical to the parent plants when it comes to horticultural selections. If you do not want the plant to self-seed, cut the flower spikes just after flowering.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions If you want to extend the lifespan of the foxglove a little longer, or if you don't want the plant to self-seed, cut the flowers or flower spikes before seed formation.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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