Experience the beauty of nature with our Digitalis Purpurea Foxy Foxglove! Grown in optimal zones, this stunning plant reaches a size of 2-3 feet tall.
Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy' Foxglove is a biennial plant that produces spikes of bell-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, lavender, and rose. It is a hardy plant that is easy to care for and can be grown in full sun to partial shade.
Here are some of its other characteristics:
- Height: 24-36 inches
- Width: 12-18 inches
- Bloom time: Late spring to middle summer
- Hardiness zones: 4-8
- Soil: Moist, well-drained
- Water: Regular, especially during the flowering season
- Fertilizer: Once a year in the spring
- Pests and diseases: Few problems
- Propagation: Seed or division
Here are some tips for planting and caring for Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy' Foxglove:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during the flowering season, but do not overwater.
- Fertilize once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
- Divide the plant every 3-4 years to keep it healthy and prevent it from becoming overcrowded.
Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy' Foxglove is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape applications. It is a good choice for borders, cottage gardens, and containers. It can also be used as a cut flower.
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: 4-8 outdoors
Mature Height: | 5-7 ft. |
Sunlight: | Full Sun |
Mature width: | 5-7 ft. |
Botanical Name: | Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' |
Growth Rate: | Moderate |