Digitalis Firecracker, 2/3L
A cottage garden staple, the striking architectural spires of Digitalis Firecracker rise out of glossy, green foliage. The interiors of the classic foxglove ‘thimbles’ are a paler yellow-orange than the exterior which is a rich orange colour. Beloved by bees, these blooms are long lasting, produced from late spring to late summer.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
 - Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x W: 50cm (1ft 7in) in 1-2 years
 
Features
A cottage garden staple, the striking architectural spires of Digitalis Firecracker rise out of glossy, green foliage. The interiors of the classic foxglove ‘thimbles’ are a paler yellow-orange than the exterior which is a rich orange colour. Beloved by bees, these blooms are long lasting, produced from late spring to late summer.
A favourite British wildflower, the foxglove is a woodland plant so enjoys rich soil and dappled light. Disliking very wet or very dry conditions, it will need protection from harsh winter frost.
- Flowers: May to July
 - Half Hardy
 
- Well drained soil
 - South or west facing
 - Full sun or partial sunlight
 
- Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
 - All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested
 - Cut back the main flower spike once it fades to encourage lower stems to flower