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DIGITALIS purpurea 'Snow Thimble'
Commonly known as Foxglove
Pure white flowers with pale speckles
Further Reading....
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White
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread50cm (20in)
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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.Biennial or short-lived perennial. Ovate to lance-shaped, usually toothed 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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Partial shade
DIGITALIS purpurea 'Snow Thimble'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - bees, caterpillars of moths and butterfliesPests & DiseasesLeaf spot, powdery mildewPlace 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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Digitalis - Growing Guide
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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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
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.
Only £7.50
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