Add height and impact with Digitalis plants. Ideal for borders and cottage-style gardens, these hardy foxgloves bring tall spires of colour with little effort. Our carefully chosen favourites are easy to grow and delivered straight to your door.
Digitalis plants (better known as foxgloves) are a quick way to add height and structure to your garden without lots of planning. Those tall flower spikes help borders look fuller and more "finished", especially when you mix them in behind lower plants. They’re ideal for cottage-style planting, shady corners that need a lift, and spots where you want colour that stands out from a distance.
Foxgloves are hardworking plants too. Once established, they’re generally easy to grow and give a big payoff for the space they take up. Many varieties flower in late spring and summer, bringing weeks of colour and plenty of interest for pollinators. If you’d like more bees in the garden, digitalis is a handy choiceùplant a few in groups and you’ll notice the difference.
Keeping things simple: choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot, plant into well-drained soil, and water in well while the plant settles. Taller varieties can benefit from a bit of shelter from strong winds, or a discreet support if your garden is exposed. When the flowers finish, a tidy-up keeps borders looking neat, and many types will happily return the following year (often self-seeding in the right spot, which is a nice bonus).
At Primrose, we take the guesswork out of choosing. Our digitalis range is carefully selected for strong garden performance and popular colours, so you can shop with confidence. Order online for convenient delivery direct to your door, and you’ll be planting up height and colour in no time.
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