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DIGITALIS
Commonly known as Foxglove
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Genus of 25 species of biennials, perennials and shrubs from Europe, the Canary Islands and Madeira, northwestern Africa and central Asia, generally found in open woodland.
D. purpurea is the common and well-loved foxglove though etymologically probably refers to fairy bells rather than Reynard's mittens.
The medical use for this dangerous plant was discovered in 1785 by William Withering. Effects were recognised but not understood.
Further Reading....
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Biennials and short lived perennials
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bees.
Medicinal propertiesWidely used in the production of heart stimulant drugs.
Place of originEurope, north west Africa, central Asia. -
Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Toxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of DIGITALIS
DIGITALIS 'Goldcrest'
Foxglove
soft orange-yellow flowers with pinkish-red overtones. Long flowering period
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£13.50 each
DIGITALIS grandiflora
Yellow foxglove
(ambigua) - pale yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£13.50 each
DIGITALIS x mertonensis
Foxglove
deep salmon-pink, late flowering
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
DIGITALIS purpurea albiflora
Common foxglove, Dead men's bells, Fairy thimbles
pure white
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£13.50 each
DIGITALIS purpurea Excelsior hybrids
Foxglove
pastel shades of the cultivated foxglove
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£13.50 each
DIGITALIS purpurea 'Pam's Choice'
Foxglove
creamy white bell flowers with deep burgundy blotches in the throats
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£13.50 each
DIGITALIS purpurea 'Silver Fox'
Foxglove
white speckled gloves on silvery stems on this dwarf-type foxglove
DIGITALIS purpurea 'Snow Thimble'
Foxglove
pure white flowers with pale speckles
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
DIGITALIS purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
Foxglove
an unusual foxglove with apricot-pink flowers
DIGITALIS x valinii 'Firebird'
Foxglove
runner-up in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition 2019. Glossy dark green leaves. Spikes of brightly coloured flowers, in shades of apricot, pink and gold
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£13.50 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
