Overview
Digitalis grandiflora is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Digitalis, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Digitalis grandiflora grows best in full shade, full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, underplanting of roses and shrubs, city & courtyard gardens, coastal cottage & informal garden and wildflower meadow. It is native to Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
About
Digitalis grandiflora, the yellow foxglove, big-flowered foxglove, or large yellow foxglove, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Digitalis, family Plantaginaceae. It is native to southern Europe and Asia.
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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 shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Digitalis grandiflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs, City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow
- Native to
- Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Digitalis grandiflora
- Propagation
- Seed sown in-situ in late spring, Seed trays in late spring and plant out to final position in late summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leaf and bud eelworms
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spots, Powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Digitalis grandiflora?
Digitalis grandiflora prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Digitalis grandiflora need?
Digitalis grandiflora 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 grandiflora grow?
Digitalis grandiflora reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Digitalis grandiflora hardy in the UK?
Digitalis grandiflora has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Digitalis grandiflora?
Seed sown in-situ in late spring, Seed trays in late spring and plant out to final position in late summer.
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