Digitalis lanata 'Rose Shades'

Woolly Foxglove

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Common Name: 

Woolly Foxglove

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

75 cm

Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Rose Shades') - Description

Dramatic minarets of pale to deep pink appear suddenly. They bloom heavily and need little care.

Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Rose Shades') - 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.

Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Rose Shades') - 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.

Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Rose Shades') - 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.

Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Rose Shades') - Pest

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

Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Rose Shades') - Interesting facts

Digitalis foliage may aggravate the skin upon contact.

Woolly Foxglove (Digitalis lanata 'Rose Shades') - 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.

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