DIGITALIS purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

Commonly known as Foxglove

An unusual foxglove with apricot-pink flowers
Further Reading....
  • Orange
    Apricot pink
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Biennial or short lived perennial. Horizontally held, wide-open, frilly-margined flowers.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Partial shade

DIGITALIS purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

 

Seeds may be available, check buying options below.

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Developed from our common foxglove. Wildlife plant - bees, caterpillars of butterflies and moths.
    Pests & Diseases
    Leaf spot, powdery mildew.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. Bred by Sutton's, UK
  • Flower Shape
    Spikes
    Tubular
    Tubular-bell-shaped to 6cm (2½in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
    Except very wet or dry. Humus-rich
  • Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
    Toxic if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Digitalis - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
2m (6½ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Average Person
  60cm (24in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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