Common Name: White Foxglove
Description:
Digitalis purpurea ‘White’ is a classic and elegant foxglove variety, featuring tall spires of pure white, bell-shaped flowers with delicate speckled throats. Blooming from late spring to summer, this biennial or short-lived perennial attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a fantastic choice for cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly landscapes. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. ‘White’ foxgloves add vertical interest to borders and woodland gardens, pairing beautifully with other perennials. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage a second flush of flowers, and allowing some flowers to go to seed ensures natural self-seeding for future seasons.
Form:
- Shrub - Medium
Mature Size:
- Height: 90 – 150 cm
- Width: 30 – 50 cm
Aspect:
- Full Sun
- Part Shade
Flowering:
- Flowers in Spring
- Flowers in Summer
Flower Colour:
- Pure White with Speckled Throats
Key Attributes:
- Suitable for Pots
- Bee Attracting
- Perennial (Often Grown as Biennial)
- Suitable for Cottage Gardens
- Suitable for Cut Flowers
- Self-Seeding
Toxicity:
- Highly toxic to humans and pets if ingested (contains cardiac glycosides)
Companion Plants:
- Salvia (Sage)
- Echinacea (Coneflower)
- Nepeta (Catmint)
- Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)
- Heuchera (Coral Bells)
