Overview
Digitalis cariensis is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Digitalis, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Digitalis cariensis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, mediterranean climate plants, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Digitalis cariensis is a type of foxglove and part of a flowering plant species in the family Plantaginaceae, native to southwestern to southern Turkey. A more specific name for this species is ishalotu, but the term may also be used for different plants. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). It works well for cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, mediterranean climate plants, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and north-facing, south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Digitalis cariensis
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Digitalis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Digitalis cariensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Digitalis cariensis
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring, Division in early spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leaf and bud eelworm
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Downy mildews, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Digitalis cariensis?
Digitalis cariensis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Digitalis cariensis need?
Digitalis cariensis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Digitalis cariensis hardy in the UK?
Digitalis cariensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Digitalis cariensis?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring, Division in early spring.
More in the Digitalis genus
- Digitalis leucophaea
- Digitalis purpureacommon foxglove
- Digitalis purpurea 'Pink Gin'
- Digitalis thapsi 'Spanish Peaks'
- Digitalis 'Knee High Cream' (Knee High Series)
- Digitalis Vesuvius Group
- Digitalis obscura dwarf
- Digitalis purpurea var. tomentosa