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Add Lasting Colour with Foxglove 'Dalmatian Mixed'

The Foxglove 'Dalmatian Mixed' (Digitalis purpurea) is a classic perennial prized for its tall spires packed with bell-shaped blooms in shades of purple, white, and pink. This variety offers a lush, multi-branching habit that brings both structure and vibrant colour to any garden border or cottage-style planting scheme.

• Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae (Digitalis purpurea)
• Mature Height: Typically reaches 60–80cm (24–32in)
• Flowering Period: Early to late summer (June–August)
• Lifespan: Perennial; flowers reliably in the first year and returns the following season

Why Choose 'Dalmatian Mixed' Foxgloves?

• Spectacular Colour: Each plant produces tall spikes with a mix of pastel blooms, perfect for creating focal points in borders.
• Perennial Value: Unlike traditional annual bedding foxgloves, this variety comes back year after year, saving you time and money.
• Biodiversity Booster: Loved by pollinators, especially bees—help support your local ecosystem.
• User-Friendly: Easy to grow from plug plants; suitable for both novice gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Pot on or plant out plugs as soon as risk of frost has passed (typically spring).
• Soil Preferences: Thrives in moist but well-drained soil; tolerates neutral to slightly acidic conditions (pH 6.0–7.0).
• Sun/Shade Requirements: Prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun if soil remains moist.
• Caring For Your Foxgloves: Water regularly during dry spells; deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Cut back after flowering to promote healthy regrowth for the following season.
• Hardiness: Hardy throughout the UK (USDA zones 4–9).

Design & Companion Planting Ideas

• Cottage Gardens: Pair with delphiniums, lupins, or campanulas for a traditional look.
• Wildlife Borders: Combine with native wildflowers and ornamental grasses.
• Pots & Containers: Use in large patio containers for vertical interest.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these foxglove plugs?
  The best time is in spring after the last frost. Pot on immediately upon arrival or plant out directly into prepared soil.
• How tall do 'Dalmatian Mixed' foxgloves grow?
  This variety typically reaches 60–80cm (24–32in) when mature.
• Do they flower in their first year?
  'Dalmatian Mixed' is known for flowering reliably in its first summer after planting.