Peach Foxglove | Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
Unique apricot-toned foxglove
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Hereford
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Peach Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'
- A deliciously different apricot-toned foxglove with soft green leaves and large, upright spikes of creamy peach-pink bell shaped flowers, each 4cm long
- Summer flowering throughout June and July
- A fully hardy tall perennial which will spread naturally year after year
- Equally happy in large containers or sunny borders - also makes great cut flowers
- Plant as part of your wildlife frendly or cottage garden scheme
- Attractive to pollinators - it's particularly loved by long-tongued bumblebees
- All parts are toxic if eaten - wear gloves and wash hands after gardening
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Peach Foxglove 'Sutton's Apricot' can be grown in a large 40 cm pot, though it prefers cooler temperatures below 25°C.
How big does it get?
Peach Foxglove typically reaches a mature height of 120 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Peach Foxglove requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Peach Foxglove prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Peach Foxglove regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Peach Foxglove generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' holds an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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