Digitalis purpurea are classic woodland flowers. The beautiful tubular shaped flowers open from the base of the spike in shades of pink through to purple from June-July. If allowed to self-seed, they create expansive, naturalized displays, adding vertical interest to lightly shaded borders or woodland style settings.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and sun
Approx 150-200cm tall x 60cm spread
Large, green oval (ish) leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Woodland type settings, Cottage gardens and lightly shaded borders
Digitalis purpurea are classic woodland flowers. The beautiful tubular shaped flowers open from the base of the spike in shades of pink through to purple from June-July. If allowed to self-seed, they create expansive, naturalized displays, adding vertical interest to lightly shaded borders or woodland style settings.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and sun
Approx 150-200cm tall x 60cm spread
Large, green oval (ish) leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Woodland type settings, Cottage gardens and lightly shaded borders
Plant care
Digitalis purpurea typically begin flowering in their second year. Although primarily biennial, if provided with favourable conditions, they will produce numerous new side shoots and readily self-seed.
