Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain'

Foxglove

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Common Name:

Foxglove

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

120 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain') - Description

Digitalis 'Candy Mountain' is the first foxglove ever to have upward-facing flowers instead of the usual downward-facing ones! This unique feature allows you to view the beautifully speckled flower throats from above instead of having to get down on your knees to see their true beauty. In early summer, the rose pink flowers completely surround the strong flower spikes and make a dramatic look for the back of the border. This plant is a biennial.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain') - Blooming

Flowers look like the fingertips of gloves. They come in many colors including purple, yellow, white and various pastels. Remove the first spike of flowers to promote more floral blooms.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain') - Growth

Foxgloves grow erect anywhere from 2 to 8 ft. tall. Thrives in full sun in cooler Summer regions, otherwise should be grown in shade gardens to provide some protection to prevent overheating. In the hottest of climates, the plants will die out in late Summer.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain') - Planting

Seeds should be sown in the spring. Perennials can also be propagated by division in spring or fall. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain') - Pest

Snails and slugs have an affinity towards Foxgloves. Other problems include anthracnose, fungal leaf spots, and Southern blight.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain') - Interesting facts

Digitalis foliage may aggravate the skin upon contact.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain') - Soil and irrigation

Thrives in rich and well-drained soil. Species do not do well with extreme soil conditions such as very wet or very dry soil.