• Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora
  • Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora
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Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora

White Foxglove

£6.99
£6.99
Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora is a striking, pure white form of the classic foxglove, featuring elegant, bell-shaped blooms that add a refined touch to shady borders and wildlife gardens.
  • Elegant white flowers with speckled throats
  • Attracts bees and pollinators
  • Self-seeds for continuous naturalisation
Size

    • Aspect

      Partial shade

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      June, July

    • Soil type

      Moist but well-drained, Loamy, Sandy

    Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora
    Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora

    • Why we like this plant

      Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora is a sophisticated alternative to traditional purple foxgloves, offering a refined, luminous presence in shady gardens. Its ability to attract pollinators and self-seed makes it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly and naturalistic planting schemes.

    • About this plant

      A naturally occurring variation of the common foxglove, Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora is a magnificent plant that produces tall, stately spires of pristine white, tubular flowers with delicately speckled throats. Flowering from late spring to midsummer, these nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Ideal for woodland gardens, cottage-style borders, and naturalistic planting schemes, this biennial or short-lived perennial thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It self-seeds readily, ensuring a continuous display year after year.

       

    • Key features

      • Pure white, bell-shaped flowers with soft speckling
      • Tall, graceful spires perfect for adding height
      • Highly attractive to bees and pollinators
      • Thrives in partial shade and moist soil
      • Self-seeds freely for a naturalised effect

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Upright, clump-forming

    • Moisture

      Prefers moist soil but can tolerate some dryness

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Cottage gardens, woodland edges, wildlife-friendly borders

    Planting guide

    • Space plants 30–45cm apart for good airflow
    • Plant in groups for a striking visual effect
    • Best grown in slightly acidic to neutral soil

    Care tips

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

    Winter care

    • Leave basal foliage in place for winter protection
    • Mulch around the base in colder regions
    • Remove dead foliage in early spring to encourage fresh growth