Dalmatian White Foxglove is a striking biennial that brings elegant white spires to spring and summer gardens across zones 4 through 4. This cultivar of Digitalis purpurea grows 24 to 30 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 18 inches, creating bold vertical accents in beds and borders. Deer leave it alone, and pollinators seek out its tubular flowers reliably year after year. Unlike its purple cousins, the pure white blooms offer a clean, sophisticated look that pairs beautifully with almost any garden style.
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Full Sun
Moderate
4-4
30in H x 18in W
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Pure white bells held on sturdy spires reach nearly two and a half feet tall, creating drama without the loudness of colored varieties. Slugs and powdery mildew can be problems, but smart spacing and iron phosphate pellets keep them at bay. Direct sown in late spring, this biennial rests as a rosette its first year, then erupts with flowers from March through August in its second season, making patience part of the reward.
Dalmatian White Foxglove is grown as a flowering ornamental for beds, borders, and cottage gardens. The tall, elegant spikes work well as cut flowers and add vertical interest to mixed plantings. Its deer resistance makes it particularly valuable in gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
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Start seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before your last frost date. Sow on the surface of moistened germinating mix and press seeds in lightly, then cover the flat with vermiculite or a humidity dome to retain moisture. Keep temperatures between 65 and 70°F. Seeds should sprout within 7 to 20 days.
Transplant hardened seedlings outdoors after the last spring frost. Space plants 1 inch apart in prepared soil rich with compost.
Direct sow outdoors after the last spring frost through summer. Sow on the soil surface, press in lightly, and keep moist. Direct-sown plants will bloom the following year.
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