Foxgloves (Digitalis) – Tall, Elegant Spikes for Cottage Gardens | Dartana Plants

Foxgloves (Digitalis) are iconic garden plants, admired for their tall, elegant flower spikes and bell-shaped blooms in shades of purple, pink, white, and yellow. Perfect for adding height and drama to cottage gardens, borders, and woodland settings, Foxgloves bloom from late spring to early summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Native to Europe, Foxgloves thrive in well-drained soil and prefer partial shade, though they can tolerate full sun. These plants are typically biennial or short-lived perennials, often self-seeding to ensure a continuous display year after year. Growing up to 1–2 metres (3–6 ft) tall, they create a stunning vertical accent in any planting scheme.

While Foxgloves are prized for their ornamental beauty, it’s important to note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, so care should be taken around pets and children. Historically, compounds from Foxgloves have been used in medicine, but they should never be consumed without professional guidance.

At Dartana Plants, we offer a selection of premium Foxglove varieties to help you create a garden full of colour, elegance, and wildlife appeal.