Camelot™
Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Rose'
Foxglove
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Beautiful rosy-purple bell shaped flowers on tall stalks stand out in any setting
- Blooms late spring/early Summer
- Excellent cut flower
- Biennial
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Salt Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grown in average to rich, acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Does best in partial shade to full sun. Cut plant back to basal foliage after first bloom to encourage a second bloom later in the season. Leave some flowers to set seed if reseeding is desired.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 5-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Digitalis
Common Name: Foxglove
Biennial plant producing flowers in its second year. One sided flower spikes hold tubular flowers in a variety of colors such as white, lavender, pink and peach. Blooms in late spring, deadheading spent flowers encourages more blooms. Basal rosettes of oblong, light green leaves. Great for borders, woodland gardens and in front of dark backdrops to make their flowers pop.