Dalmatian Peach Foxglove is a stunning perennial grown in quart pots. It thrives in zones 4-8 and produces pinkish-peach flowers on deep green foliage.
Digitalis Purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach' Foxglove. Deep Green Basal Foliage
Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach' Foxglove is a beautiful and striking perennial plant that is known for its tall, upright spikes of peach-colored bell-shaped flowers. The flowers bloom in late spring and early summer, and they attract bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.
'Dalmatian Peach' foxgloves have deep green basal foliage that forms a low mound. The plant grows to be 24-36 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach maturity in its first year.
'Dalmatian Peach' foxgloves prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soil. However, they will benefit from regular watering, especially during hot, dry weather.
To grow 'Dalmatian Peach' foxgloves, simply plant the seeds or seedlings in the spring. Space the plants 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth. 'Dalmatian Peach' foxgloves are overwinter hardy in zones 4-9.
Here are some additional tips for growing 'Dalmatian Peach' foxgloves:
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Mulch around the plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Divide the plants every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
- Cut back the plants to the ground in the fall after the first frost.
'Dalmatian Peach' foxgloves are a beautiful and easy-to-grow addition to any garden. They provide long-lasting blooms, attract pollinators, and are relatively low-maintenance.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-10 outdoors
- Mature Height:
- 2-3 ft.
- Sunlight:
- Full-Partial
- Mature Width:
- 1-2 ft.
- Botanical Name:
- Hypericum perforatum
- Growth Rate:
- Moderate
