Overview
Digitalis Vesuvius Group is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Digitalis, part of the Plantaginaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Digitalis Vesuvius Group grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, mediterranean climate plants, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Digitalis Vesuvius Group is a cultivar of the Digitalis genus, known for its columnar upright habit and semi-evergreen foliage. As a member of the Plantaginaceae family, it produces the characteristic bell-shaped flowers typical of Digitalis species, which are biennial or short-lived perennials forming a rosette of simple leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types and pH levels, preferring fertile, well-drained soil. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for a range of garden settings, including cottage, city, and wildlife gardens, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Digitalis
- Sunlight
- 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, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Digitalis Vesuvius Group size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Digitalis Vesuvius Group
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring, Division in early spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leaf and bud eelworm
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Downy mildews, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Digitalis Vesuvius Group?
Digitalis Vesuvius Group prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Digitalis Vesuvius Group need?
Digitalis Vesuvius Group 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.
Is Digitalis Vesuvius Group hardy in the UK?
Digitalis Vesuvius Group has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Digitalis Vesuvius Group?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring, Division in early spring.
More in the Digitalis genus
- Digitalis leucophaea
- Digitalis purpureacommon foxglove
- Digitalis purpurea 'Pink Gin'
- Digitalis thapsi 'Spanish Peaks'
- Digitalis 'Knee High Cream' (Knee High Series)
- Digitalis cariensis
- Digitalis obscura dwarf
- Digitalis purpurea var. tomentosa