Digitalis purp. 'Hanabee White' - P11

Description
The Common foxglove 'Dwarf Red' (Digitalis purpurea) is an upright, compact, winter-green perennial that produces red, funnel-shaped flowers from June to July. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Common foxglove 'Dwarf Red' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * winter green * deer resistant

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Common foxglove 'Dwarf Red' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Common foxglove 'Dwarf Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, compact.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Sowing outdoors: From March to June.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Digitalis purpurea 'Dwarf Red' forms funnel-shaped, red flowers from June.

Interesting facts
Digitalis purpurea 'Dwarf Red' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Group planting, cottage garden, bee pasture, natural garden