Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Rose' - Foxglove
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Foxglove
Scientific name: Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Rose'
Flower color: Salmon pink to coral pink
Mature height: 0.6–0.9 m
Mature width: 0.3–0.5 m
Habit: Upright, with flower spikes
Flowering 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-rich 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 back stems to promote compact growth. Leave a few spikes in place for natural self-seeding.
Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and floral arrangements, this variety attracts bees and butterflies while adding remarkable vertical texture to the landscape.

