Digitalis dalmatian white

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scientific name
Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian White' (Dalmatian Series)
common names
foxglove 'Dalmatian White'
family
Plantaginaceae
height cm
50-100
spread cm
10-50
height cm extracted
60
hardiness zone
H5
sun exposure
Full sun, Partial shade
soil type
Chalk, Loam, Clay, Sand
moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
soil ph
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
foliage type
Semi-evergreen
aspect
South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
seasonal interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
habit
Columnar/Upright
plant type
Tree
time to maturity
2-3 years
suggested uses
Underplanting, City/Courtyard, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
garden uses
City and courtyard gardens
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, White, Sep, Oct, Nov, Green, Dec, Jan, Feb
flowering months
Jun, Jul, Aug
flower colour
Purple, White
cultivation
Grow in almost any soil, but avoid very wet or very dry positions. 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 powdery mildews, downy mildews and leaf spot
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 semi-evergreen biennial or short-lived perennial to around 60cm tall with dark green leaves forming a basal rosette. Upright spikes of white flowers with purple-speckled throats are borne in early summer; this cultivar will flower in its first year
rhs url
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/298577/digitalis-purpurea-dalmatian-white-dalmatian-series/details
rhs image url
https://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselectorimages/detail/Web_Use-_KOT4951_13187.jpg
rhs image copyright
RHS / Joanna Kossak
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    "soil_type": "Chalk, Loam, Clay, Sand",
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    "fragrant": "No",
    "pollinator_friendly": "Yes",
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    "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 powdery mildews, downy mildews and leaf spot",
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