Overview
Digitalis parviflora Jacq. is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Digitalis, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with deciduous 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 parviflora Jacq. 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 cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
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
- East-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Digitalis parviflora Jacq. size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Digitalis parviflora Jacq.
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring, Division in early spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leaf and bud eelworm, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Downy mildews, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Digitalis parviflora Jacq.?
Digitalis parviflora Jacq. prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Digitalis parviflora Jacq. need?
Digitalis parviflora Jacq. 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 parviflora Jacq. grow?
Digitalis parviflora Jacq. 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 parviflora Jacq. hardy in the UK?
Digitalis parviflora Jacq. 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 parviflora Jacq.?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring, Division in early spring.
