Description
(Digitalis grandiflora ‘Dwarf Carillon’)
SPECIAL QUALITIES
A classic cottage garden plant. Foxgloves look great in large clumps or in drifts under tall trees.
FLOWERS
The lovely, mid sized, yellow flower spikes appear a little later than the normal foxgloves; from late spring to mid summer.
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.
WATER RATING
- Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
- Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
- Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.
Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.
CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.
Herb Attributes
Plants Needed per Square Metre | 8-10 |
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Habit | A clump forming perennial with large basal leaves and slender flowering spikes. |
Position | Full Sun, Heavy Frost. |
Height | 45CM |
Width | 35CM |