Product Description
Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' (30)ct Flat
Dalmatian Series
Common Name: Foxglove
This improvement over 'Dalmatian Purple' displays greater vigor, better uniformity, and an earlier bloom time. The Dalmatian Foxgloves are some of the fastest to finish and bloom, making them a favorite of growers looking to turn greenhouse space quickly and growers looking to plant and finish a crop for spring sales.
This Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner produces large spikes of outward facing, lilac purple flowers with maroon spotted throats on sturdy, upright stems in early summer.
Digitalis forms large rosettes of downy, green, oblong leaves from which numerous flower spikes emerge. It looks especially nice when planted along fences, at the wood's edge, or in large containers.
Foxglove prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil that is enriched with humus. Keeping this plant watered will result in better flowering and healthier foliage. In most climates, partial shade is best, though it will grow in full sun in northern regions.
Propagation is recommended by letting the plant self-seed and using the resulting plantlets. It may also be grown from seed.
Height: 2.0-3.0 Feet
Spread: 1.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun to Part Shade
Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer
Attracts Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Rapid
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Mass Planting
Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' is a beautiful and popular variety of foxglove, known for its charming purple flowers with speckled throats. Here is a closer look at its characteristics:
Appearance:
- Rich Purple Flowers: 'Dalmatian Purple' produces elegant, bell-shaped flowers in a lovely shade of rich purple, often described as lilac-purple or plum-purple.
- Spotted Throats: The inside of each flower is adorned with small, attractive maroon or darker purple speckles, adding to their unique beauty.
- Upright Spikes: The flowers are arranged on tall, sturdy, upright stems, creating a striking vertical accent in the garden.
- Rosette of Leaves: In its first year, it forms a rosette of downy, dark green, oval leaves. The flower stalks emerge from the center of this rosette in the second year.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. It thrives in moist, organically rich soil.
- Soil: Well-drained soil is essential. It prefers humus-rich soil in partial shade but can tolerate full sun.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Care:
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
- Deadheading: Remove spent flower spikes to encourage further blooms. However, if you want the plant to self-seed, leave some flower spikes to develop seeds.
- Self-seeding: 'Dalmatian Purple' readily self-seeds, which can help create lovely colonies over time.
- Propagation: You can propagate it by letting it self-seed or by growing it from seeds (though it may take two years to flower from seed).
Uses:
- Borders and Beds: Ideal for adding vertical interest and vibrant color to borders and beds.
- Cottage Gardens: Fits perfectly in cottage gardens, adding a touch of charm and whimsy.
- Coastal Gardens: Tolerates coastal conditions.
- Naturalized Areas: Can be incorporated into naturalized areas for a wild and effortless look.
- Cut Flowers: The tall flower spikes make beautiful cut flowers.
Additional Information:
- Attracts Hummingbirds: The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, which will hover near the tubular blossoms.
- Attracts Birds: Birds are attracted to the seedheads in the fall.
- Deer and Rabbit Tolerant: Deer and rabbits tend to avoid foxgloves.
- Toxicity: It is important to note that foxgloves are highly toxic if ingested. Wear gloves when handling them and wash your hands afterward. Keep them away from children and pets.
Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple' is a delightful addition to any garden, offering beautiful purple flowers, attracting pollinators, and adding a touch of elegance to the landscape. Just remember to handle it with care due to its toxicity.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
