Description
(Digitalis sp.)
Foxgloves look great in large clumps or in drifts under tall trees. A classic cottage garden plant.
POSITION & USES
Grow in sun or part shade and water adequately in hot weather. Suited to a cottage garden, but also useful to add colour to shrubby areas.
CULTIVATION
Easily grown in any reasonable garden soil. Cut the flowering stem to the ground when flowers are spent. Pet safe snail baits may be required
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed in spring and summer will keep it looking its best.
Plant Attributes
| HAT COLOUR | Apricot |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL QUALITIES | A classic cottage garden plant. Foxgloves look great in large clumps or in drifts under tall trees. |
| FLOWERS | The lovely, tall, apricot flower spikes appear from mid spring to early summer. |
| PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE | 5-6 |
| HABIT | A clump forming perennial with large basal leaves and tall flowering spikes. |
| WIDTH | 45cm |
| HEIGHT | 1.2m |
