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Plant details
This native European woodland plant appears in many guises, some dwarf and others very tall, with flowers in shades of pink and red - a white form is also available, and other species contribute yellow or rusty brown shades to the range. These blooms are attractive to bees. It is a popular biennial for shaded places, perennial if the flower stems are cut back promptly to prevent seeding. Otherwise plants seed themselves freely, and the seedlings can be transplanted if they are in the way. It is handsome and easy if watered well in dry weather, and looks spectacular at the back of a border.
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Genus: Digitalis
Species: purpurea
Plant type: Native perennial
Flower colour: Mixed
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers, Attractive to wildlife
Sun exposure: Partial shade, Shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Dry, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 150cm
Spread: 45cm
Time to plant seeds: May to June
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