Foxglove ‘White’ — Short-lived Herbaceous Perennial Or Biennial, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Foxglove ‘White’ — Short-lived Herbaceous Perennial Or Biennial, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Foxglove ‘White’ — A hardy herbaceous perennial. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Short-Lived Herbaceous Perennial or Biennial
- Mature size: Approx. 70–150 cm (varies by type)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
These garden-ready foxglove plants (Digitalis) are loved for their upright spires of bell-shaped flowers, produced in a mix of colours including soft peach, classic purple, crisp white, and blended pastel tones, depending on the selection. Each bloom is delicately freckled inside the throat, adding texture and visual depth, while the flowers rise above rosettes of softly textured green foliage. Flowering from early to mid-summer, foxgloves bring height, rhythm, and timeless charm to cottage gardens, perennial borders, woodland edges, and informal planting schemes.
Supplied as well-established 1-litre plants, these foxgloves are far stronger and quicker to settle than plugs or seedlings. They grow confidently in full sun or partial shade and thrive in moist, well-drained soil. As short-lived perennials or biennials, many will flower in their second year and may self-seed naturally, allowing plants to reappear with minimal effort. Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, foxgloves are easy to grow, beginner-friendly, and deliver reliable vertical impact with very little maintenance.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Digitalis purpurea |
| Mature size | Approx. 70–150 cm (varies by type) |
| Spread | Approx. 40–50 cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, Rosette-Forming with Tall Flower Spires |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Water during establishment and prolonged dry spells |
| Feeding | Light feeding in spring if soil is poor |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy in the UK |
| Best for | Cottage Gardens, Perennial Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalistic Planting |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Foxglove ‘White’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.