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Plant information

  • Colour: Pink, White
  • Height: 50cm-60cm
  • Spread: 40cm-50cm
  • Soil: Can tolerate moderately poor soils, but avoid heavy clay that holds water
  • Position: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Flowering Period: Summer to Autumn
  • Hardiness: Frost Hardy to -8°C (H4)

Plant Description

Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ is a compact perennial that produces enchanting tubular pink and white flowers, forming a tidy clump of foliage near the base of the plant. Blooming from early summer through autumn, this hardy and easily cultivated perennial stands out for its resilient nature. Though inherently robust, it may benefit from protection in the event of severe frost. To encourage prolonged blooming, deadheading is recommended once the initial flowering cycle concludes. ‘Apple Blossom’ is a charming addition to gardens, offering both beauty and durability throughout the growing season.

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🌿 How to Care for Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ (Foxglove)

How much sun do Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ (Foxglove) need?
Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ (Foxglove) thrives in full sun—around six hours a day. While it can tolerate light shade, you’ll get the best flowering in bright, open spots.
Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ (Foxglove) prefers well-drained soil, ideally sandy or chalky. Rich or heavy soils can cause the plant to flop and reduce flower production.
Water well during the first growing season to help it establish. Once settled, Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ (Foxglove) is drought-tolerant and rarely needs extra water unless it’s extremely dry.
Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ (Foxglove) doesn’t require much at all. In fact, too much fertiliser—especially nitrogen—can lead to more leaves and fewer flowers. A light feed in spring is plenty, if needed.
Yes—regularly remove faded flowers from Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ (Foxglove) to encourage more blooms and stop self-seeding. You can cut the plant back in autumn or early spring to tidy it up and boost new growth.
Divide Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ (Foxglove) into clumps every 3 to 5 years in spring or autumn to keep them healthy and vigorous. You can also take soft cuttings in spring.
Yes, Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ (Foxglove)is drought handy. Once it’s established, it copes brilliantly in dry conditions, making it perfect for sunny borders and gravel gardens.
Digitalis x purpurea ‘Apple Blossom’ (Foxglove) is generally low-maintenance, but it can occasionally suffer from aphids or powdery mildew—especially in humid or overcrowded spots. Good airflow and spacing usually prevent problems.

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