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Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora (Thompson & Morgan) (White-flowered foxglove)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora (Thompson & Morgan)
Other names
White-flowered foxglove, Digitalis purpurea 'Alba'
Genus
Digitalis Digitalis
Species
D. purpurea f. albiflora - D. purpurea f. albiflora is an erect, rosette-forming, hairy, semi-evergreen biennial or short-lived perennial with ovate to lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and tall, one-sided spikes of white flowers in summer.
Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora (Thompson & Morgan) is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Highly toxic if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
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. Deading will also help avoid problems with numerous seedling.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora (Thompson & Morgan) (White-flowered foxglove) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Woodland, Flower Arranging
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.
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)
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Botanical name
Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora (Thompson & Morgan)
Other names
White-flowered foxglove, Digitalis purpurea 'Alba'
Genus
Digitalis Digitalis
Species
D. purpurea f. albiflora - D. purpurea f. albiflora is an erect, rosette-forming, hairy, semi-evergreen biennial or short-lived perennial with ovate to lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and tall, one-sided spikes of white flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Highly toxic if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
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. Deading will also help avoid problems with numerous seedling.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora (Thompson & Morgan) (White-flowered foxglove) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Woodland, Flower Arranging
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.
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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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