Description
Digitalis trojana ‘Helen Of Troy’
PERENNIAL FOXGLOVE
Amber & rust spires. A rarity from Turkey growing to 75cm, with flowers of pale amber, throats of gold with rust veining, and a conspicuous creamy-white lip in summer. This long bloomer is attractive to bees and like most foxgloves, it will reseed, maintaining a presence in your garden.
Growing: Digitalis trojana ‘Helen of Troy’
PERENNIAL FOXGLOVE
– Height with flowers: 75cm approx.
– Width: 30cm approx.
– Position: Partial Shade, Woodlands, Dappled Light, Full Sun.
– Soil: Rich, Well Drained.
– Frost: Hardy
– Growth: Hardy perennial evergreen Foxglove, but will also self seed.
– Beneficial for wildlife: Attracts and feeds nectar seeking birds, butterflies and bees.
– Beware: All parts of any foxglove are toxic to humans and other mammals.
– Care: Deadhead central flower spikes after three-fourths of it has faded to encourage more flowers.
– Deer & Rabbit resistant: Toxic; deer and rabbits are too smart to have a nibble.
– Origin: Europe & North America.
