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DIGITALIS purpurea Excelsior hybrids
Commonly known as Foxglove
Pastel shades of the cultivated foxglove
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Herbaceous - Early 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. Unlike the wild foxglove the bells are evenly spaced around the spike. Shades of creamy yellow, white, purple or pink.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Partial shade -
Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants. -
Additional Features - Good to know - developed from our common foxglove. Wildlife plant - bees, caterpillars of butterflies and moths. -
Pests & Diseases - leaf spot, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin - Europe. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Seasonal Interest - Summer
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - except very wet or dry. Most prefer humus- rich soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
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Link stakes
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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
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2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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