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DIGITALIS purpurea albiflora
Commonly known as Common foxglove, Dead men's bells, Fairy thimbles

Pure white
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Good to know
White form of our common foxglove. Popularised by Gertrude Jekyll in her white planting schemes. Wildlife plant - bees, caterpillars of butterflies and moths. -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
Europe. -
White
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Spikes
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TubularTubular-bell-shaped to 6cm (2½in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Very variable biennial or short lived perennial. Ovate to lance-shaped, usually toothed, dark-green or sometimes white-woolly leaves 10-25cm (4-10in) long. Produces flowers in one-sided spikes.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allExcept very wet or dry. Humus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
60cm (24in)
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