Digitalis purpurea Alba

The name is said to have arisen from a story about playful fairies, always playing pranks.  Wanting to help the wily foxes, they slipped a foxglove over each paw and ever since, the fox has had the attribute of stealth.  They even left their little fairy fingerprints on the blooms, in the form of tiny spots as proof.

Huge pure ivory white bells open on the tall spikes and make an impressive statement at the back of a border during late spring and summer.  Attractive to bees.  Prefers sun or part shade in moist but well-drained soil.  Good for cut flowers.  Height 120cm (48”).  Spread 30cm (12”).  Hardy perennial.  Delivery May onwards.

• Flower Colour: White
• Aspect: Sun or Partial Shade
• Flowering Time: Summer
• Hardiness: Hardy Perennial
• Height: 120cm (48")
• Spread: 30cm (12")
• Delivery: May onwards
• Other: Flowers For Cutting/Drying
• Other: Bees And Butterflies
• Other: Moist Soil
• Quantity: 3 plants in 9cm pots