Digitalis purpurea Gloxinioides Group 'The Shirley' (Foxglove 'The Shirley')
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0.5m max. spread |
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2.5m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Digitalis purpurea Gloxinioides Group 'The Shirley'
Other names: Foxglove 'The Shirley'
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Genus: Digitalis
Variety or cultivar: 'The Shirley' _ 'The Shirley' has large, hairy leaves and tall spires of tubular pink and purpled speckled flowers.
Digitalis purpurea Gloxinioides Group 'The Shirley' is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Pink, Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: Highly toxic if eaten.
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. Deading will also help avoid problems with numerous seedling. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Digitalis purpurea Gloxinioides Group 'The Shirley' (Foxglove 'The Shirley') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 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. An ideal site is a humus-rich soil in part shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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