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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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Rabbit Resistant
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Digitalis - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of DIGITALIS
DIGITALIS 'Goldcrest' >
Commonly known as: Foxglove.
Soft orange-yellow flowers with pinkish-red overtones. Long flowering period
DIGITALIS purpurea albiflora >
Commonly known as: Common foxglove, Dead men's bells, Fairy thimbles.
Pure white
DIGITALIS purpurea Excelsior hybrids >
Commonly known as: Foxglove.
Pastel shades of the cultivated foxglove
DIGITALIS purpurea 'Snow Thimble' >
Commonly known as: Foxglove.
Pure white flowers with pale speckles
DIGITALIS purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' >
Commonly known as: Foxglove.
An unusual foxglove with apricot-pink flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
