Overview
Digitalis Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR) is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Digitalis, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Digitalis Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR) 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 Goldcrest ('Waldigone' PBR) is a herbaceous perennial foxglove cultivar belonging to the genus Digitalis in the Plantaginaceae family. It forms clumps with a columnar upright habit and semi-evergreen foliage, reaching heights and spreads between 0.1 and 0.5 metres over 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It grows well in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels, preferring moist but well-drained or well-drained soils. Digitalis Goldcrest is of interest through summer, autumn, and winter.
About the genus
Digitalis is a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous perennial plants, shrubs, and biennials, commonly called foxgloves.
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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
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Digitalis Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- 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 Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR)
- 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 Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR)?
Digitalis Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Digitalis Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR) need?
Digitalis Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR) 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.
How big does Digitalis Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR) grow?
Digitalis Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR) reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Digitalis Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Digitalis Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR) 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 Goldcrest ('Waldigone'PBR)?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring, Division in early spring.
