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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
      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 grandiflora
    Yellow foxglove
    (ambigua) - pale yellow flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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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
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    DIGITALIS purpurea Excelsior hybrids
    Pastel shades of the cultivated foxglove
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2026
    Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
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    DIGITALIS purpurea 'Silver Fox'
    White speckled gloves on silvery stems on this dwarf-type foxglove
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Unavailable
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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
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    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™.
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    Vermin & Pest Control
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    800g
    £6.50
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    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
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