Camelot Hybrid Foxglove Plants

Digitalis purpurea Camelot Series. Hybrid Foxglove Plants

These compact Foxgloves first make one flower spike that reaches a little over a metre, and then a series of sturdy secondary spikes that reach about 75cm. 

Of the four colours, White, Rose, Cream, or Lavender, the closest to a wild purple foxglove is Rose. 

These hardy biennials self-seed, effectively forming a perennial clump. Because they flower in their first year, they can be treated as self-seeding annuals.

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Features

• Colour: White, Rose, Cream, or Lavender flowers.
• Flowering: May to July.
• Reliable flowers in 1st year
• Foliage: Mid-green leaves.
• Height: under 1.2m.
• Position: Best in partial shade, full sun reduces flowering.
• Any moist, reasonably fertile soil
• Native
• Hardy biennial. Self-seeds (seedlings will have different colours).
• RHS Award of Garden Merit

Caution: all parts of the plant are toxic if eaten, and the sap may irritate skin

Growing Foxgloves

Foxgloves prefer shady conditions where the soil is moist; in full sun, their flowers don't last as long. 
Ideal soil pH is neutral to acidic, but they will tolerate alkaline soils enriched with plenty of organic matter.

In Your Garden Design

These compact foxgloves are perfect for the "back of the middle" of a shady border. 

Did You Know?

The Camelot series was bred in 2003.

Foxgloves' important role in heart medicine was discovered in the 18th century. Digitoxin and digoxin, toxic compounds extracted from the plant, are able to slow down the heartbeat, increase the strength of contractions and prevent oedema.

Plant in partial/dappled/full shade in any soil type but avoid over dry or waterlogged areas. Add compost to the planting hole, spacing 50cm apart. Water until established. Can be used in large containers.

Feed with general-purpose fertiliser in spring and water in dry spells. Watch out for aphids and powdery mildew. Remove the main stem when flowers fade for the second flush. Let them self-seed at the end of the season to continue the display in future years.