Digitalis purpurea Dottie Peach ?
- Perennial
- 70-90 cm high
- Orange-toned flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable as a cut flower
new F1 hybrid, top performer and crowd favourite at Chelsea Flower Show 2024. Bushy, with many side stems: perfect for pots or at the front of the border.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 70 - 90 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - July |
| Flower colour | Apricot, Light pink, Salmon color |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Digitalis purpurea Dottie Peach |
|---|---|
| Genus | Digitalis |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Origin | Hybrid |