36-48" tall x 12-18" wide. Camelot Cream Foxglove (Digitalis) is an earlier and heavier blooming than other varieties, takes Digitalis to a whole new level. A vigorous hybrid, ‘Camelot Cream’ produces pillars of blooms all summer long. Hummingbirds and bees are drawn to the showy blossoms, while deer and rabbit avoid browsing the deep green foliage. As a reliable two-season bloomer, be sure to deadhead spent flowers in the first year by cutting back to the base. remove spent blooms by cutting back to the plant base. Allow second-year flowers to go to seed, encouraging plants to self-sow for future generations of Foxglove. Give Foxglove an acidic, well-drained soil and plenty of moisture. Select planting sites carefully as leaves and seeds of Foxglove (Digitalis) produce a powerful chemical used as a heart medicine but are toxic if ingested.
More InformationSKU | AM017306 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Camelot Cream Foxglove |
Botanical Name | Digitalis purpurea Camelot Cream |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Cream |
Mature Height | 36-48" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-18" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Late spring to mid summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Finely-toothed, lance shaped foliage. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Average Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Midwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |