Overview
Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' is a erect perennial in the genus Digitalis, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with biennial foliage. It typically grows around 0.6 m tall. Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. 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 Southeastern Europe.
About
Digitalis lanata, vernacularly often called woolly foxglove or Grecian foxglove, is a species of foxglove, a flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It gets its name due to the woolly indumentum of the leaves.
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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 sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Erect
- Foliage
- Biennial
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs, City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow
- Native to
- Southeastern Europe
- Toxicity
- lanata, like other foxglove species, is toxic in all parts of the plant.
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in-situ in late spring, or sow in 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 lanata 'Spice Island'?
Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' need?
Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' grow?
Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' reaches a height of 0.6 m.
Is Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' hardy in the UK?
Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island'?
Seed sown in-situ in late spring, or sow in seed trays in late spring and plant out to final position in late summer.
Is Digitalis lanata 'Spice Island' toxic?
Lanata, like other foxglove species, is toxic in all parts of the plant.
