Digitalis lanata (Woolly foxglove, Grecian foxglove) — creamy-white or pale amber bells patterned with intricate caramel-brown veins, on a highly furry main stem. A good pick for pollinators, evergreen, thrives in full sun to partial shade.
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Product features
Botanical name: Digitalis lanata
Common name: Woolly foxglove, Grecian foxglove
Height: 60cm to 90cm (up to 1.2m)
Spread: 30cm to 50cm
Foliage: Low evergreen rosette, leaf veins with white woolly hairs
Flower: Creamy-white or pale amber bells patterned with caramel-brown veins; furry main stem
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — heavily pulls in bumblebees
Soil Type: Most well-drained soils — sandy, chalky, loamy
Drought tolerant: Yes, quite resilient once established
Hardy: Fully hardy (RHS H5)
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Cottage gardens, gravel borders, cut flowers
Materials and care
Light: Full sun to partial shade, adapts well to varying light levels
Aspect: Open east-, south-, or west-facing borders
Soil type: Adaptable — loam, clay, sand, chalk
Drainage: Requires well-drained soil
Watering: Water regularly until established; moderately drought-tolerant once mature
Deadheading: Cut back main spike to encourage secondary blooms
End of season: Leave dried stalks for winter interest, or cut back in late autumn
Propagation: Best propagated from seed — does not divide well
