Digitalis purpurea Camelot Cream F1 | Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea Camelot Cream F1 | Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea Camelot Cream F1 is a striking foxglove variety that produces tall spikes of creamy, bell-shaped flowers with delicate speckled throats. This first-year flowering variety is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, borders, and naturalized areas, adding vertical interest and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. With its robust growth and extended blooming season, this F1 hybrid offers superior garden performance and longevity compared to traditional foxgloves.

Key Features

• Color: Soft cream with speckled interiors
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
• Compact & Uniform Growth: Well-branched plants with sturdy, high-quality flower spikes.
• Ideal for Cut Flowers & Borders: Beautiful in flower beds, containers, or as a statement plant.
• Hardy & Low Maintenance: Tolerant of various soil conditions and adaptable to sun or partial shade. 
  

Plant Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea
• Common Name: Foxglove
• Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9b
• Blooming Season: Late Spring - Summer
• Plant Habit: Upright, well-branched
• Spacing: 30cm
• Height: 41 - 51cm
• Width: 30 - 36cm
• Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade

Germination Instructions:

• Sow Indoors: Start 10-12 weeks before the last expected frost.
• Surface Sow: Press seeds lightly into moist, well-drained seed compost—do not cover, as light aids germination.
• Temperature: Maintain 15-20°C for optimal germination (14-21 days).
• Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when well developed and acclimatize before planting outdoors.
• Direct Sowing: Seeds can be sown outdoors in prepared soil from May-June, keeping the area moist until germination occurs.

Growing Instructions:

• Light Requirements: Prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun.
• Soil Conditions: Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid overly wet or dry locations.
• Mulching: Apply a 5cm mulch layer in spring to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.
• Watering: Moderate watering during dry spells.

Cultivation Instructions:

• Encourage Side Shoots: Remove the central flower spike at its base to promote more lateral blooms.
• Deadheading spent flowers will encourage a longer flowering period.
• Remove the central flower spike after blooming to encourage side shoots.
• Foxgloves will self-seed if left to mature, providing blooms for future seasons.
• If growing for cut flowers, harvest when lower blooms begin to open for the best vase life.

Caution

All parts of Digitalis purpurea Camelot Cream F1 are toxic if ingested. Keep away from children and pets. Handle with care and wash hands after touching the plant. The leaves are primarily used for the preparation of medicinal products.

Why Grow Digitalis Camelot Cream F1?

• First-year flowering for faster garden impact
• F1 hybrid with superior uniformity, vigor, and longevity
• Ideal for cottage gardens and naturalized areas
• Excellent cut flower with long-lasting stems
• Attracts beneficial pollinators

Digitalis purpurea Camelot Cream F1 is an elegant and reliable addition to any garden, bringing height, structure, and beauty to borders and floral arrangements.