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Digitalis Obscura



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Very nearly bought this Foxglove, but decided might be too tender, it is lovely thought.

18 Nov, 2015

 

Oh yes I love the colours, one I don't know.....

18 Nov, 2015

amy
Amy
 

I love this , is it tender Gf ?

19 Nov, 2015

 

Gf, will be interested to know if you manage to keep it over winter. It is in the ground is it?

19 Nov, 2015

 

I'm not getting notified of any comments on any of the pics I've posted so its pure chance if I happen to see them.....

D. obscura originates from Spain.

It is a sub-shrubby perennial & will remain evergreen in a mild winter. Think of it as a woodland plant that hates to get its feet wet & give it a sheltered site to be on the safe side.
I got this plant from Jane at Norfolk Cottage Garden Plants & Seeds, she says it is hardy in her garden & advises cutting down the spikes after flowering.
Sirus, it's in the ground in the mid part of shady border.

21 Nov, 2015

amy
Amy
 

Fg where is Norfolk Cottage garden please is it a nursery ?

22 Nov, 2015

 

Yes, Amy, its just a small local one that Jane de Silva runs from her home in Northwold mainly plants she grows herself & seeds.
Here's a link:http://norfolkcottagegarden.co.uk/shop

Also has a FB page: https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkCottageGarden

22 Nov, 2015

amy
Amy
 

Thanks Gf , I have been to Northwold its the home village of Gillian Shepherd ..

23 Nov, 2015

 

I didn't know that but as it's a mucky time of year & much is dormant you'd be best to look at her site & arrange a visit if there's anything you want or she will mail to you.
FB is a good way of seeing what she does & messaging her too.

23 Nov, 2015

amy
Amy
 

Thanks for the info Gf , I think I'm going to leave it until the spring as I do like to see different plants in bloom if possible ... :o)

24 Nov, 2015



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