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Common foxglove 'alba'

Digitalis purpurea

alba is a variety of Common foxglove which is a member of the Digitalis family. Its botanical name is Digitalis purpurea 'alba'. This variety is a Flower that typically grows as an Biennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of two years. alba normally reaches to a mature height of 5.94 feet (1.83 metres).

alba Common foxglove is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Common foxglove 'alba'

  • Dappled Sun

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  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. alba is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with alba are Zone 4 and Zone 9.

Growing alba from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 16°C / 61°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing alba about 70 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting alba

alba is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting alba

Common foxglove 'alba' information

How long does alba take to grow?

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