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DIGITALIS
Commonly known as Foxglove
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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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Biennials and short lived perennials
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Partial shade -
Caution, toxic if eatenDo not eat these plants.
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bees.
Medicinal propertiesWidely used in the production of heart stimulant drugs.
Pests & DiseasesLeaf spot, powdery mildew.
Place of originEurope, north west Africa,central Asia. -
Soil ConditionsTolerates allExcept very wet or dry. Most prefer humus rich soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of DIGITALIS
DIGITALIS 'Goldcrest'
soft orange-yellow flowers with pinkish-red overtones. Long flowering period
Gift-wrapping available
DIGITALIS grandiflora
(ambigua) - pale yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
DIGITALIS x mertonensis
deep salmon-pink, late flowering
Gift-wrapping available
DIGITALIS purpurea albiflora
pure white
Gift-wrapping available
DIGITALIS purpurea Excelsior hybrids
pastel shades of the cultivated foxglove
Gift-wrapping available
DIGITALIS purpurea 'Pam's Choice'
creamy white bell flowers with deep burgundy blotches in the throats
DIGITALIS purpurea 'Snow Thimble'
pure white flowers with pale speckles
Gift-wrapping available
DIGITALIS purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
an unusual foxglove with apricot-pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
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
Gift-wrapping available
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