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Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot White' (Camelot Series) (Foxglove 'Camelot White')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot White' (Camelot Series)
Other names
Foxglove 'Camelot White'
Genus
Digitalis Digitalis
Variety or Cultivar
'Camelot White' _ 'Camelot White' is a rosette-forming, hairy, biennial or short-lived perennial with ovate to lance-shaped, wrinkled, toothed, dark green leaves and, in summer, tall, upright spikes of bell-shaped, white flowers with speckled throats.
Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot White' (Camelot Series) is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Toxicity
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if eaten.
Flower
Spotted, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage a second flowering. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Seeds can be planted in situ and plants left to self-seed after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot White' (Camelot Series) (Foxglove 'Camelot White') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.45m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Grows in most soils or situations except very wet or very dry. An ideal site is humus-rich soil in partial shade.
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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot White' (Camelot Series)
Other names
Foxglove 'Camelot White'
Genus
Digitalis Digitalis
Variety or Cultivar
'Camelot White' _ 'Camelot White' is a rosette-forming, hairy, biennial or short-lived perennial with ovate to lance-shaped, wrinkled, toothed, dark green leaves and, in summer, tall, upright spikes of bell-shaped, white flowers with speckled throats.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Toxicity
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if eaten.
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Colour
Flower
Spotted, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back main flower spike as it fades to encourage a second flowering. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Seeds can be planted in situ and plants left to self-seed after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot White' (Camelot Series) (Foxglove 'Camelot White') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.45m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Grows in most soils or situations except very wet or very dry. An ideal site is humus-rich soil in partial shade.
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
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Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot White' - Loves shade and brightens dark areas - very tall
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