Today we introduce you to a plant whose flowers They are spectacular, the foxglove, whose scientific name is digitalis purpurea. Originally from Europe, it was taken to America, where it has been naturalized without problems.
It is a biennial or perennial plant, depending on how harsh the winter is.
The foxglove can reach a height of 130cm. It blooms in spring, as soon as the earth begins to receive the spring rays again. The color of its flowers ranges from pink to white, passing through purple.
It is an ideal plant for gardens, especially for those that are located in temperate climates. Although it does not tolerate intense heat too well, we can also grow it in this type of area if we place it under the shade of trees.
In gardening it is used as a pot plant or planted in groups in the garden. Its flowers, which yawn alarmingly as soon as they are finished developing, they attract bees and other small pollinating insects. It can bloom for three months in a row.
It reproduces by seeds, which will be ripe towards the end of summer.
Foxglove seeds have a high germination percentage. We can let the seeds fall on the ground and germinate in spring, or we can collect them and sow them directly in the seedbed.
It is advisable to place about 3 or 4 seeds per pot, since sometimes it may happen that not all of them germinate. And, apart, it is a plant that in groups it beautifies the garden even moreEven planted surrounded by ferns, it can be spectacular.
As for soil, it prefers those loose, fertile, that do not compact. Fear waterlogging, which causes rotting of the root system.
Foxglove is a poisonous plant if ingested. Avoid planting it where there are small children and / or pets.
What did you think of this beautiful plant? Did you know her?
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Hello, a question rather two about digitalis dalmatian Does this plant serve as a cut flower? How long does it last in a vase ?????
Hello Alejandro.
Yes, it can serve as a cut flower.
About how long it lasts, about 6-7 days or so.
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hello i met this plant in london where summers are barely warm. I bought it in Argentina where we have very high temperatures. I put it indoors but it started to wither. I want to save her, what do I do? it's like the roots are rotting. The daughters show how the heat made her feel bad, now the earth is very humid. I entered the house and I do not see it improve. help is the one that reminds me of london
Hi Patricia.
I recommend you water it every 2-3 days. Let the soil dry out a bit before watering again, and trim off whatever looks ugly.
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Hi!
I just bought a digitalis alba and I am reading to see where to plant it in my garden, I live in Argentina, Entre Rios to the north where the summer sun is very strong and the soil is quite sandy, but sometimes we have times of a lot of rain, it is convenient I planted it under a ceibo that I have ferns and does it get some sun? Or can I in a flowerbed under a tree where I have paspalum dietes, salvias, iceberg roses and the western sun gives it? I want it to reproduce
Thank you so much!!
regards
Hello Luisa.
Better put it where you have the ferns. You will do better.
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