How to tend a Digitalis purpurea

Also known as: Digitalis campbelliana W.Baxter, Digitalis thapsi Bertero ex Nyman

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries

Sunlight

Like adequate light, resistant to half shade, avoid strong direct light in summer

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring

Pruning

Remove withered flowers, peduncle, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Europe
Category
Scrophulariaceae, Digitalis
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, viewing period 2-3 weeks
Flower colors
purple, pink, yellow
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