Pink Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a majestic biennial flower that captivates with its elegant pink bell-shaped blooms. The foxglove thrives best in partial shade to shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is perfect for wildflower gardens, woodland gardens and as a background plant in flower beds. The flower is biennial, meaning in the first year it forms a rosette of leaves and in the second year it develops flowering stems and blooms. After flowering, it self-seeds freely, making it an excellent perennial for natural garden settings. The foxglove attracts bumblebees and other pollinators, making it valuable for biodiversity in the garden.
Foxglove Pink - Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove in pink. Perfect for a bouquet, as a gift, or when you want to impress without any fuss.
Quick facts – Foxglove – Pink
- Colour
- pink
- Latin name
- Digitalis purpurea
- Type
- garden perennial
- Flowering
- june-july
- Light
- partial shade
- Water
- moderate
- Height
- 90-150 cm
- Vase life
- 5-8 days
- Scent
- none
- Toxic to Pets
- yes
FAQ about Foxglove – Pink
How tall does foxglove grow?
Foxglove usually grows 100-150 cm tall in flower, with tall spikes of bell-shaped blooms.
When does foxglove flower?
Foxglove flowers in early summer in its second year. The flowers open from the bottom of the spike upwards over several weeks.
What light conditions does foxglove need?
Foxglove thrives in partial shade, for example at the edge of woodland or beneath trees, but also manages in sun if the soil stays moist.
Is foxglove biennial?
Yes, the common foxglove is biennial. In the first year it forms a rosette of leaves, and in the second year it flowers and then sets seed. Note that all parts of the plant are poisonous, so keep it away from children and pets.
Does foxglove self-seed?
Yes, foxglove self-seeds freely after flowering, so new plants come up naturally and it can return year after year. Leave a few spikes to ripen if you want this to happen.
