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Digitalis purpurea 'Glittering Prizes'
Foxglove
Plantaginaceae
Height
80 - 110 cm
Flower colour
pink and purple shades
Flowering time
July - August
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - partial shade
Soil
fairly well drained, but grows in most soil types
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
garden variety
Digitalis, is a genus of around 20 species in the family Plantaginaceae. They are tall plants with long flower spikes and a basal rosette of leaves. They are very poisonous. They are distributed around W- and SW-Europe, W- and Central Asia, Oceania and NW-Africa.
Propagation:
Seed - sown in March
Seed just covered and kept at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Or sown directly outside in spring. The place should be marked clearly so the seedlings can grow undisturbed.
Biennial. Hasn't self seeded. Very toxic plant.
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