Digitalis purpurea Camelot Series (Foxglove Camelot Series)

Botanical name

Digitalis purpurea Camelot Series

Other names

Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Series', Foxglove Camelot Series

Genus

Digitalis Digitalis

Variety or Cultivar

Camelot Series _ Camelot Series are biennials that form a basal clump of large, dark green leaves and tall, upright spikes of rose, white, lavendar or cream flowers in summer. This group will bloom in the first and second year.

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect

Toxicity

All parts of the plant are highly toxic if eaten.

Colour

Flower

Cream, White, Rose-pink, Lavender in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Specific diseases

Leaf spot , Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning

Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage a second flowering.

Propagation methods

Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Digitalis purpurea Camelot Series (Foxglove Camelot Series) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland

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. Seeds can be planted in situ and plants left to self-seed after flowering.

Soil type

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

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4