Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Foxgloves are European woodland plant that come in many forms - some dwarf and others very tall, usually in shades of pink and red. Most varieties are biennial, meaning they flower in their second year, before setting seed and dying. Foxgloves look fantastic in the middle to back of ornamental borders, where their tall flowering spires lift the eye to the furthest reaches of the garden. They're also much prized by bumblebees and other pollinating insects.
Digitalis parviflora is an unusual perennial foxglove with tall spikes of orange-brown flowers. The foliage at the base is dark green and glossy.
Keep the soil moist in summer, and cut back the flowered spikes to encourage more sideshoots. Mulch in early spring.
Plant calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sow
yes
Plant
yes
yes
Flowers
yes
yes
yes
Divide
yes
Take cuttings
yes
yes
Prune
yes
Collect seeds
yes
yes
Digitalis and wildlife
Digitalis is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
