Overview
Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Digitalis, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' grows best in partial shade and full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, rock garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds. It is native to Spain.
About
Digitalis parviflora, the small-flowered foxglove, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is endemic to northern and central Spain.
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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
- partial shade, full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Spain
- Toxicity
- toxic
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate'
- Propagation
- seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leaf and bud eelworms, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Downy mildews, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate'?
Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' prefers partial shade and full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' need?
Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' hardy in the UK?
Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate'?
Seed.
Is Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' toxic?
Toxic.
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More in the Digitalis genus
- Digitalis ferrugineaRusty Foxglove
- Digitalis lanataGrecian foxglove
- Digitalis parviflorasmall-flowered foxglove
- Digitalis × mertonensisstrawberry foxglove
- Digitalis xmertonensisFoxglove