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    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
    £13.50
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. 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
    £13.50
    DIGITALIS x mertonensis
    Deep salmon-pink, late flowering
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    DIGITALIS purpurea albiflora
    Common foxglove
    Pure white
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    DIGITALIS purpurea Excelsior hybrids
    Pastel shades of the cultivated foxglove
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    DIGITALIS purpurea 'Pam's Choice'
    Foxglove
    Creamy white bell flowers with deep burgundy blotches in the throats
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    DIGITALIS purpurea 'Silver Fox'
    White speckled gloves on silvery stems on this dwarf-type foxglove
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    DIGITALIS purpurea 'Snow Thimble'
    Pure white flowers with pale speckles
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    DIGITALIS purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
    An unusual foxglove with apricot-pink flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    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
    £13.50
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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