Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Rose' - Foxglove
🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common name: Foxglove
Scientific name: Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot rose'
Flower color: Pink with purple spotted throat
Mature height: 0.9–1.2 m
Mature width: 0.3–0.5 m
Habit: Upright, dense flower spikes
Bloom period: Late spring to early summer
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought tolerance: Good once established
Nectar plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Toxic if ingested
✂️ Care
Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and better branching. After flowering, prune the stems to promote compact growth. Leave some spikes in place for natural self-seeding.
Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and floral arrangements, it attracts bees and butterflies while adding remarkable vertical texture and timeless elegance to the landscape.

