Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' (Spanish Foxglove) — slim, dense spikes of small, tubular flowers in a distinct chocolate-brown to reddish-tan colour with silver-tinted lips, blooming June to July. A good pick for pollinators, thrives in full sun to partial shade.
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Product features
Botanical name: Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate'
Common name: Small-flowered Foxglove, Spanish Foxglove
Height: 60cm – 90cm
Spread: 30cm – 45cm
Foliage: Neat rosettes of dark green, lance-shaped, slightly hairy leaves
Flower: Slim, dense spikes of small tubular flowers in chocolate-brown to reddish-tan with silver-tinted lips, June to July
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — very popular with bees
Soil Type: Well-drained, humus-rich soil
Drought tolerant: Yes, once established
Hardy: Fully hardy (H4/H5, -10 to -15°C)
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen
Suitable for: Vertical interest, moody colour schemes, gravel gardens
Materials and care
Light: Full sun to partial shade, adapting well to most light levels
Aspect: Open east-, south-, or west-facing cottage borders
Soil type: Moderately fertile, well-drained loam, sand, or chalk
Drainage: Requires excellent drainage
Watering: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature
Deadheading: Cut back spent central spikes to encourage side shoots
End of season: Leave dried spikes for winter or cut back in autumn
Propagation: Short-lived perennial; best propagated by seed sown in summer
