Digitalis purpurea

Once called ‘Folks Glove’ because the flowers look like the fingers of gloves that were warn by ‘woodland good folk’ (fairies), who lived in the leafy shady areas that these plants love so much.  Impressive spires holding large magenta bells that open from the bottom up.  White throats with speckled markings guide any passing pollinating insects towards the nectar deep inside.  Height 150cm (60”).  Spread 45cm (18”).  Prefers moist soil in dappled shade.  Hardy perennial.

• Flower Colour: Purple
• Aspect: Sun or Partial Shade
• Flowering Time: Summer
• Hardiness: Hardy Perennial
• Spread: 45cm (18")
• Delivery: May onwards
• Other: Moist Soil
• Height: 1.5m (60")
• Quantity: 1 plant in 7cm pot
• Aspect: Part Shade
• Other: Dappled/Full Shade Loving