Digitalis ferruginea 'Gigantea' (Giant Rusty Foxglove) — towering spires densely packed with small, cup-shaped, golden-apricot to honey-brown flowers with rusty-bronze net veining, blooming mid-to-late summer. Fully hardy, evergreen basal rosette, full sun or partial shade — blooms best with ample direct sunlight.
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Product features
Botanical name: Digitalis ferruginea 'Gigantea'
Common name: Giant Rusty Foxglove
Height: 1.2m to 1.8m
Spread: 30cm to 50cm
Foliage: Neat ground-level rosettes of smooth, glossy, narrow dark green leaves
Flower: Towering spires of small, cup-shaped, golden-apricot to honey-brown flowers with rusty-bronze net veining, mid-to-late summer
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — RHS Plant for Pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant
Soil Type: Poor to fertile, well-drained soil (loam, sand, or chalk)
Drought tolerant: Yes, once established
Hardy: Yes (RHS H6, below -20°C); short-lived perennial/biennial that self-seeds
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen: Yes — basal foliage rosette stays green through winter
Suitable for: Structural back-of-border, gravel meadows, cottage gardens, prairie schemes
Materials and care
Light: Full sun or partial shade — blooms best with ample direct sunlight
Aspect: South-, west-, or east-facing open border positions
Soil type: Fertile, loamy, or sandy soil — tolerates poor soil, dislikes heavy clay
Drainage: Well-drained soil important — avoid standing water
Watering: Water regularly to keep soil consistently damp
Foliage protection: Wear heavy gloves — all plant parts are highly toxic
Deadheading: Cut down the main flower stalk after blooming to prompt side shoots
End of season: Cut spent stems down in autumn; leave seedheads for winter structure
Propagation: Self-seeds freely; surface-sow indoors/outdoors, or divide crowns in spring
