Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate'

Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate'

A fine selection, Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' is a unique and stunning addition to any garden. With its orange brown flowers and purple brown lip, this Foxglove creates tall spires that are truly outstanding. Perfect for the rear or middle of the border, this plant reaches a height of 60cm and blooms from early summer to August.

The dark green foliage adds to the beauty of this plant, which is easily maintained to a spread of 30cm. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can be planted in full sun to semi-shade. This hardy perennial (rated H5, able to withstand temperatures as low as -15 degrees) is a semi-evergreen biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial.

• Height: Easily maintained to 60cm
• Spread: Easily maintained to 30cm
• Foliage Colour: Dark green foliage
• Flower Colour: Orange brown flowers with a purple brown lip on a upright spike
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun to semi shade
• Hardiness: Hardy, H5 (-15 and lower)
• Type: Semi-evergreen biennial or Short lived Herbaceous perennial

Available in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' is a must-have for any garden. This plant is not only visually stunning, but also highly beneficial to wildlife. The flowers attract a variety of insects, making it a valuable addition to any garden ecosystem.

Native to woodland edges, this plant is best planted in clumps or drifts to create interest throughout the summer. The flower spikes can be left over winter to provide protection for insects and add interest to the border. The seed pods can also be collected and sown to replace older plants, as Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' can be short-lived.