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DIGITALIS purpurea albiflora
Commonly known as Common foxglove, Dead men's bells, Fairy thimbles
Pure white
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White
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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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.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 winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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DIGITALIS purpurea albiflora
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWhite form of our common foxglove. Popularised by Gertrude Jekyll in her white planting schemes. Wildlife plant - bees, caterpillars of butterflies and moths.Pests & DiseasesLeaf spot, powdery mildew.Place of originEurope.
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Flower ShapeSpikesTubularTubular-bell-shaped to 6cm (2½in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allExcept very wet or dry. Humus-rich
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONToxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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