Description
(Digitalis sp.)
A classic cottage garden plant. Foxgloves look great in large clumps or in drifts under tall trees.
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. Mulch around plants. 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 will keep it looking its best.
Plant Attributes
| HAT COLOUR | White |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL QUALITIES | A classic cottage garden plant. Foxgloves look great in large clumps or in drifts under tall trees. |
| FLOWERS | The lovely, tall, white 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 | 120cm |
