• Digitalis purpurea Excelsior Group
  • Digitalis purpurea Excelsior Group
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Digitalis purpurea Excelsior Group

Foxglove

£6.99
£6.99
Digitalis purpurea Excelsior Group is a classic and stately foxglove, producing towering spikes of bell-shaped flowers in a stunning range of soft pink, purple, cream, and apricot hues, perfect for cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly borders.
  • Soft pastel flowers with speckled throats
  • Attracts bees and pollinators
  • Self-seeds for naturalising
Size

    • Aspect

      Partial shade

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      June, July

    • Soil type

      Moist but well-drained, Loamy, Sandy

    Digitalis purpurea Excelsior Group
    Digitalis purpurea Excelsior Group

    • Why we like this plant

      Digitalis purpurea Excelsior Group is a timeless garden favourite, providing vertical elegance, soft pastel colours, and a valuable food source for pollinators. Its ability to self-seed ensures a continuous display year after year, making it a fantastic choice for naturalistic and wildlife-friendly gardens.

    • About this plant

      The Excelsior Group is a well-loved selection of Digitalis purpurea, distinguished by its tall, graceful flower spikes and pastel-coloured blooms arranged in an open, outward-facing pattern. Flowering in early summer, the bell-shaped flowers feature delicate speckled throats, making them a favourite among pollinators, particularly bumblebees. These biennial or short-lived perennial foxgloves thrive in partial shade or full sun with moist, well-drained soil, adding vertical interest and a touch of wild charm to cottage gardens, woodland settings, and informal borders.

    • Key features

      • Stunning mix of soft pink, purple, cream, and apricot flowers
      • Tall, upright spikes reaching up to 1.5m
      • Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators
      • Perfect for cottage gardens and naturalistic planting
      • Biennial but self-seeds readily for future growth

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Upright, clump-forming

    • Moisture

      Prefers moist soil; avoid prolonged drought

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Cottage gardens, woodland edges, wildlife-friendly borders

    Planting guide

    • Space plants 30–45cm apart for good air circulation
    • Plant in groups for a more dramatic display
    • Thrives in slightly acidic to neutral soil

    Care tips

    • Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade or full sun
    • Water regularly, especially during dry spells
    • Deadhead faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming
    • Allow some flowers to go to seed for natural self-sowing
    • Cut back flower stems after flowering to tidy the plant

    Winter care

    • Leave basal foliage intact to protect the plant over winter
    • Mulch lightly in autumn to insulate roots in colder regions
    • Remove any dead foliage in early spring to encourage fresh growth