Digitalis Hanabee (Three colours)
Plant Details
Deep Rose: Multiple spires of sumptuous dark pink flowers, attractive to bees, rise above compact foliage throughout summer.
Pink: Multiple spires of pretty soft pink flowers, attractive to bees, rise above compact foliage throughout summer.
White: Multiple spires of pure white flowers, attractive to bees, rise above compact foliage throughout summer.
Month Available: June
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Multi-coloured
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Partial shade
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Summer flowering.
Height / Spread: 50cm x 50cm (20in x 20in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
Digitalis prefer lighter soils, as my soil is quite heavy I add compost to the top few inches of soil to make it lighter for growing in.
Where to Plant: Borders
Pests and Diseases: Aphids, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew.
Plant Care: Remove dead flowers to aid further flowering. Cut to ground level once flowering is over.
Care and Time: Medium - spring
Warning: Toxic if eaten.
Benefits: Good garden plant, compact, does not require staking, mass of flowers.
History: Bred for it's naturally compact habit and multiple flower spikes.
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