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Digitalis Purpurea
Type	Herbaceous, Deciduous
Size	Medium Border (50-100cm height)
Form	Fastigiate
Colours	Medium green Foliage, Purple Flowers (Summer)
Care	Low/easy maintenance
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Fast growing

Cultivation tips: The foxglove prefers a fertile well drained garden soil,. But will tolerate a dry soil. Best grown in half shade, it will tolerate full sun. Stake in summer, water when dry. Dead head after flowering.

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