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    DIGITALIS
    DIGITALIS
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    DIGITALIS DIGITALIS DIGITALIS DIGITALIS DIGITALIS and GLADIOLUS communis subsp. Byzantinus © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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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.

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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - bees.
    • Medicinal properties
      Widely used in the production of heart stimulant drugs.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, north west Africa, central Asia.
    • Herbaceous
      Early 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
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    varieties
    DIGITALIS 'Goldcrest'
    Soft orange-yellow flowers with pinkish-red overtones. Long flowering period
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    DIGITALIS grandiflora
    Yellow foxglove
    (ambigua) - pale yellow flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available from January to February
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    DIGITALIS x mertonensis
    Deep salmon-pink, late flowering
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    DIGITALIS purpurea albiflora
    Common foxglove
    Pure white
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    DIGITALIS purpurea 'Silver Fox'
    White speckled gloves on silvery stems on this dwarf-type foxglove
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    DIGITALIS purpurea 'Snow Thimble'
    Pure white flowers with pale speckles
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    DIGITALIS x valinii 'Firebird'
    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
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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