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Digitalis purpurea Snow Thimble - Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea Snow Thimble
Foxglove, Common Foxglove, Lady's Glove

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The plant was well packaged but it did not survive the winter.

Anne-Marie, 20/04/2024

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The first Digitalis with entirely white tubular flowers. This elegant variety develops slender and tall spikes, covered with immaculate flowers, above a rosette of modest-sized leaves. If its enchanting flowering is a delight to the eyes in a flowerbed, its more delicate habit allows it to stand out in a large pot on the patio or in spectacular bouquets. Fresh and refined, this easy-to-grow plant readily self-seeds.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Digitalis purpurea Snow Thimble, also known as the foxglove 'Snow Thimble', is the first variety with entirely white tubular flowers, without visible spots in the throat. This elegant biennial develops thin and slender spikes, covered with immaculate bell-shaped flowers, above a rosette of modest-sized leaves. While its enchanting flowering is a delight to the eyes in a group planting, its more slender habit allows it to stand out in a large pot on the patio or in spectacular bouquets. Fresh and refined, it pairs well with all other plants, is easy to cultivate, and readily self-seeds in the garden.

 

Foxglove Snow Thimble is a cultivar derived from Digitalis purpurea, a plant from the Plantaginaceae family.  It is a biennial to perennial plant, developing from spring onwards a rosette of modest size, around 30 cm (12in) in diameter, with pubescent, dark green, dentate-crenate leaves, the underside of which is networked and sometimes covered with light woolly hairs. In the second year, in May-June, up to 5 hollow but sturdy stems emerge from the rosette to carry a slender but dense floral spike up to 1 m (3ft) tall, composed of a multitude of tightly packed tubular flowers. Each flower is a pure white bell. The flowering is melliferous and nectariferous. This variety faithfully self-seeds without difficulty, without becoming invasive.

 

Plant Foxglove Snow Thimble in full sun or partial shade, in humus-rich and moist soil, in the company of old-fashioned roses or perennial plants with single flowers such as columbines, centaureas, astrantias, or thalictrums. This elegant variety, with a not-too-tall but slender habit, will allow you to enjoy its flowering for a long time in a large pot on the patio. This magnificent plant, as architectural as an acanthus, can also accompany perennial geraniums, heucheras, and the feathery foliage of ferns in clear woodland areas. Take advantage of this flower in the house as well by creating sumptuous bouquets.




 

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Digitalis purpurea Snow Thimble - Foxglove (Flowering) Flowering
Digitalis purpurea Snow Thimble - Foxglove (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 5 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Digitalis

Species

purpurea

Cultivar

Snow Thimble

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Other common names

Foxglove, Common Foxglove, Lady's Glove

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference805321

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Planting and care

Purple foxgloves and their varieties prefer partial shade and a neutral to slightly acidic soil, which is deep, humus-rich but not too rich and not too dry or calcareous. These plants are not afraid of the root competition from old trees or perennials. They are sturdy and very hardy plants, but their lifespan is quite short. They self-seed abundantly in the garden. Some species self-seed a lot. If you don't want to be invaded, cut the flower stalks just after flowering.

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Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Rich in humus

Care

Pruning instructions Conserve all the floral stems during the first years of cultivation to promote spontaneous sowings. In the following years, cut some faded floral stems as they appear. Always keep at least two withered stems to allow the seeds to be dispersed.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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