Overview
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' is a columnar upright annual biennial in the genus Digitalis, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1-2 years. Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' grows best in full shade, full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH.
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
- North-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
Plant details
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'?
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' need?
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' 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 purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' grow?
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' reaches a height of 1-1.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 1-2 years to reach full size.
More in the Digitalis genus
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- Digitalis purpurea 'Pink Gin'
- Digitalis thapsi 'Spanish Peaks'
- Digitalis 'Knee High Cream' (Knee High Series)
- Digitalis Vesuvius Group
- Digitalis cariensis
- Digitalis obscura dwarf