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Digitalis ferruginea Gigantea - Foxglove

Digitalis ferruginea Gigantea
Rusty Foxglove

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Very beautiful young plant and it has been growing well for the past two weeks.

Julien, 24/03/2025

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This tall foxglove sends up stately flower spikes in summer, bearing narrow, ochre to bronze, bell-shaped flowers finely veined with dark red. Very hardy (-20°C), but short-lived, its spontaneous sowings allow it to be perpetuated in the garden. It prefers humus-bearing, moist but well-drained soil, even chalky, in sun that is not too hot or partial shade. 
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
1.60 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20.5°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Foxgloves: sowing, planting and care
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by Alexandra 15 min.
Foxgloves: sowing, planting and care
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Digitalis ferruginea Gigantea - Foxglove (Foliage) Foliage
Digitalis ferruginea Gigantea - Foxglove (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour brown/bronze
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 4 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.60 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate fast

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Digitalis

Species

ferruginea

Cultivar

Gigantea

Family

Plantaginaceae

Other common names

Rusty Foxglove

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Digitalis ferruginea ‘Gigantea’ is planted from February to April or from September to November, outside periods of frost or drought. Sun suits it in regions with cool summers, whereas light partial shade is preferable elsewhere. Plant it in a deep, loose soil enriched with mature compost. Chalk and clay are tolerated if water drains away properly in winter; in heavy soil, slightly raised planting is helpful. Watering should be monitored during the first season. A well-rooted plant then tolerates short dry periods, but flowers for longer if the soil retains moisture. The stems should be discreetly staked in slightly windy spots. Cut back the main spike as soon as it fades to stimulate the formation of secondary spikes. A few stems can be left until ripeness to allow the plant to self-seed.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20.5°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut off faded flower spikes as they fade. Cut back at the end of the season or in early spring if you want to let the plant self-seed.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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