Digitalis Foxglove 'Dalmatian’ Mix rises like a soft cathedral of colour in the garden — elegant and quietly dramatic. Each plant sends up slender spires of bell-shaped flowers. Pastel peach blooms with the signature speckling that gives foxgloves their storybook charm. Digitalis ‘Dalmatian’ Mix brings structure without stiffness. It adds lift and elegance, weaving a cottage-garden romance into bouquets.
In a cottage garden, it feels timeless — a bridge between wildflower meadows and formal borders.
🌱 Growing Conditions
Common Name: Foxglove
Type: Biennial / short-lived perennial (2-3 years) often flowers first year
Height: 60–90 cm (flower spikes may reach 100 cm)
Spacing: 30–40 cm
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade (morning sun ideal in warm climates)
Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil enriched with organic matter, pH 6.0–7.0
Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil but dislikes waterlogging
Fertilizer: Balanced, low-nitrogen feedTemperature: Thrives in cool to mild conditions, prefers 10–20 °C
🌿 Planting & Care
Planting Time: Autumn to early spring (best in cooler seasons)
Pruning / Deadheading: Remove spent flower spikes to encourage side shoots and extended flowering
Pest Resistance: Generally pest-resistant; attracts bees and beneficial insects
Support: May require light staking in windy areas to support tall flower spikes
🌸 Flowering & Harvest
Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer (may flower earlier in mild climates)
Flower Type: Elegant, tubular bell-shaped blooms arranged along tall spires
Stem Strength: Strong, upright stems ideal for use as a structural cut flower
Vase Life: Approximately 5–7 days with proper conditioning
Harvesting: Cut when ⅓–½ of the bells on the spike are open for best vase life and continued bloom development
❄️ Frost Tolerance & Protection
Minimum Temperature: Hardy to light frost (down to approx. –5 °C)
Frost Notes: Young plants benefit from protection in severe or prolonged frost
Mulching: Apply a light mulch to protect roots and regulate soil temperature
