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Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea

Iconic cottage garden plant. Self-seeds freely. Loved by bumblebees. Biennial so plant every year.

Part shadeLow maintenanceWildlife friendly
£5.99typical UK price from

Growing details

Sun
Part shade / Full shade
Soil
Any
Region
All UK
Height
150 cm
Spread
45 cm
Maintenance
Low
Colours
Purple / Pink / White / Cream
Type
Biennial
🦋 Wildlife friendly

When it flowers

The months Foxglove is at its best in a typical UK garden.

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