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dwarf Spanish foxglove

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A compact, semi-evergreen perennial, to around 30cm high in flower, with a woody base and wrinkled green leaves covered with long silver-grey hairs, mostly clustered at the base of the plant. Upright spikes bearing small, nodding, tubular flowers, usually pink but sometimes white and with purplish spots inside, are produced from spring to late summer

Scientific classification

Species: dwarf Spanish foxglove (Digitalis minor)
Genus: Digitalis
Family: Plantaginaceae

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial · Alpine Rockery
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of dwarf Spanish foxglove

Distribution map

Spain

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Culture

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Toxicity

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of dwarf Spanish foxglove

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dwarf Spanish foxglove care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage more flowers (unless seeds are required)

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring. Plants can be short-lived for perennials, so raise seedlings periodically to replace older plants

Growing

Prefers a sunny, well drained site; perfect for a rockery or alpine house. Needs protection from hard frosts and excess winter wet. See foxglove cultivation for more detailed advice

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