Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

Also Known As

Suttons Apricot Foxglove

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 4'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' plant details

Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 0 - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vigorous and upright, this biennial cultivar is named for the large, pendulous apricot blooms that crowd its imposing, straight stems. The medium green leathery leaves are slightly wooly, large at the base of the stalk and smaller as they ascend. Coveted by bumblebees, hummingbirds and gardeners alike, 'Sutton's Apricot' dresses the garden in pastels and a carefree style.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

I offer the original strain of this deliciously colored foxglove introduced soon after 1900. It is especially good in combination with buff colored roses and sweet rocket. Late spring bloom. Self sows.