When to plant:
(In the UK, In Pots/Containers, Seeds)

Digitalis purpurea Alba, part of the foxglove family, flowers over the summer months. It does not usually flower annually but can be encouraged to by cutting it back adequately.
Sown from seed this attractive plant needs to be planting directly into the border or flower bed it will live in during the spring, after the heaviest of frosts has ceased.

How to plant:
(In the UK, In Pots/Containers)

The Digitalis purpurea Alba is sown from seed and can been planted directly into the soil rather than needing to be grown under cover in containers or posts. Digitalis purpurea Alba can still thrive as a container flower but does prefer to be transplanted into a border.

How to grow:
Digitalis purpurea Alba is grown via seed planting during the springtime. In order for it to establish well and continue to grow it needs to be planted in a humus-rich soil and in partial to full sunlight.

Caring for:
(In Spring/Summer/Autumn & Winter, In Pots, In the UK)
The Digitalis purpurea Alba is a relitavely hardy plant however can be vulnerable to powdery mildews and leaf spot so needs to be monitored for these conditions. It is not known to attract pests.
Cut back the Digitalis purpurea Alba after flowering has ceased to avoid issues with self seeding but also to encourage this usually biennial plant to flower annually.

Important: The Digitalis purpurea Alba is a highly toxic plant if ingested so be aware of this when choosing a planting site and keep children and pets who are likely to experiment away.

Where to plant:

The Digitalis purpurea Alba looks delightful in any established border or flower bed but also suits a wilder less designed location. It can thrive and add beauty and interest to any number of locations from borders to wild meadows

What to plant with:
The Digitalis purpurea Alba is a beautiful and hardy plant which adds interest via its height. Digitalis purpurea Alba sways gently in a breeze adding movement and works very well amongst ornamental grasses.

How to propagate:
(Cuttings/Seeds etc)

The Digitalis purpurea Alba is easy to propagate, growing from seed directly into the permanent planting site. It needs little attention during the early weeks and soon establishes roots.

Companion/Combination plants for:

The Digitalis purpurea Alba looks great in many styles of garden, both structured and informal and works well with a variety of other plants. Two suggestions for companion plants are Cirsium rivulare (Atropurpureum) and Hesperis matronalis.

Is Digitalis purpurea Alba hardy:
Digitalis purpurea Alba is a fairly hardy plant. It can survive the winter without needing to be taken under cover and requires little attention.

Other types:

Digitalis purpurea Alba is also known as a common Foxglove and is part of the Plantaginaceae family which is indigenous to most of Europe. There are many varieties of foxgloves, all of which add beauty and style into a garden.