foxglove 'Ice Queen'

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A clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial, to 1m high in flower, with soft, silvery leaves irregularly toothed at the edges. Loose spikes of pale creamy yellow buds open to white flowers in late spring and early summer

foxglove 'Ice Queen'

Scientific classification

Species
foxglove 'Ice Queen' (Digitalis 'Ice Queen')
Genus
Digitalis
Family
Plantaginaceae
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Semi evergreen
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of foxglove 'Ice Queen'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of foxglove 'Ice Queen'

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foxglove 'Ice Queen' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
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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

No pruning required, but deadheading will encourage growth for the following year

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in late spring, or by division in early spring. Plants may self-seed, but may not come true unless grown in isolation

Growing

Grow in a sheltered site with well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or light shade. See foxglove cultivation for more detailed advice

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, downy mildews and leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails

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