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Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' (Foxglove 'Sutton's Apricot')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
Other names
Foxglove 'Sutton's Apricot', Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot', Digitalis apricot hybrids
Genus
Digitalis Digitalis
Variety or Cultivar
'Sutton's Apricot' _ 'Sutton's Apricot' is a subtle, pretty and unusual variety with apricot coloured flowers.
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Highly toxic if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Apricot 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 'Sutton's Apricot' (Foxglove 'Sutton's Apricot') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m 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)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
Other names
Foxglove 'Sutton's Apricot', Digitalis purpurea 'Apricot', Digitalis apricot hybrids
Genus
Digitalis Digitalis
Variety or Cultivar
'Sutton's Apricot' _ 'Sutton's Apricot' is a subtle, pretty and unusual variety with apricot coloured flowers.
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
Apricot 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 'Sutton's Apricot' (Foxglove 'Sutton's Apricot') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m 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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Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' (Foxglove 'Sutton's Apricot')
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' (Foxglove 'Sutton's Apricot')
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