Digitalis dalmatian Purple

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scientific name
Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' (Dalmatian Series)
common names
foxglove 'Dalmation Purple'
family
Plantaginaceae
height cm
50-100
spread cm
10-50
hardiness zone
H7
sun exposure
Full sun
soil type
Loam, Clay, Sand
moisture
Moist but well-drained
soil ph
Acid, Neutral
foliage type
Deciduous
aspect
South-facing, East-facing, West-facing, North-facing
seasonal interest
Spring, Summer
habit
Columnar/Upright
plant type
Tree
time to maturity
2-3 years
suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City/Courtyard, Underplanting
garden uses
City and courtyard gardens, Hedging and screens
awards
RHS Award of Garden Merit
fragrant
No
pollinator friendly
Yes
low maintenance
No
drought tolerant
No
seasonal colours
Mar, Apr, May, Green, Jun, Jul, Aug, Green, Purple, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
flowering months
Jun, Jul, Aug
flower colour
Purple
cultivation
Grow in almost any soil, but avoid very wet or very dry conditions. Prefers a humus-rich soil in partial shade but will grow in full sun. See foxglove cultivation for further advice
pruning
Deadhead after flowering unless seed is required
propagation
Propagate by seed
pests
May be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworm
diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spots and powdery mildews
toxicity
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
description
A compact, clump-forming annual/biennial with large rosettes of oblong-shaped, dark green, downy foliage. Upright spikes of pink-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers with spotted throats appear in June and July
rhs url
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/298576/digitalis-purpurea-dalmatian-purple-dalmatian-series/details
rhs image url
https://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselectorimages/detail/JFDigitalispurpureaDalmationPurple2.JPG
rhs image copyright
John Fielding
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    "pests": "May be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworm",
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