Digitalis purpurea 'Sugar Plum' - Foxglove

Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea 'Sugar Plum'

  • Tall spikes of pink bell-shaped flowers with speckled dark purple throats
  • Mid-green oblong leaves have deep veining
  • Strong colour impact
  • Biennial, blooming the 2nd year
  • Bloom Time: Early summer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
90-125 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Best grown in average to medium moisture, a well-drained soil, in partial shade. Can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. Plants rarely require staking due to the sturdy stems. Is considered a biennial, so allow the plant to reseed.

Additional Notes about Foxglove:


Caution: All parts of digitalis, if ingested, can cause illness. Digitalis has been used as a heart stimulant for centuries. External contact with plant parts can cause irritation for some people. 

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