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Digitalis grandiflora (Large yellow foxglove)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.45m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - Highly toxic if ingested. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Digitalis grandiflora

Other names: Large yellow foxglove, Large-flowered foxglove, Great yellow foxglove, Yellow foxglove, Cream-coloured foxglove


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Genus: Digitalis

Species: D. grandiflora - D. grandiflora is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with glossy, mid-green leaves and racemes of pale yellow flowers with brown veins inside in summer.

Digitalis grandiflora is: Evergreen

Flower: Pale-yellow in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Habit: Clump-forming, Erect

Toxicity: Highly toxic if ingested.

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Anaphalis triplinervis (Triple-nerved pearly everlasting), Anaphalis triplinervis 'Sommerschnee' (Pearl everlasting 'Sommerschnee')

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Specific pests: Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms

Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage a second flowering. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Digitalis grandiflora (Large yellow foxglove) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders

Cultivation: Plant in almost any soil or situation except very wet or very dry. Performs best in humus-rich soil in part shade.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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