Cafe Creme Foxglove

Cafe Creme Foxglove (Digitalis 'Cafe Creme')

Cafe Creme Foxglove (Digitalis 'Cafe Creme') is an elegant, long blooming hybrid foxglove prized for tall spires of creamy coffee toned bells in shades of mocha, caramel, and soft ivory with lightly speckled throats. Flowering its first season and continuing with light grooming, it forms a tidy clump of deep green foliage and sends up repeated wands from late spring into summer, bringing refined, understated color to borders, cottage plantings, and large containers.

Distinctive Features

Upright, well branched stems carry dense racemes of outward facing bells that show their freckled interiors; the muted antique palette pairs easily with pastels and silvers for a sophisticated look while delivering reliable vertical impact in sunny to lightly shaded sites.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; provide afternoon shade in hot climates.
• Soil: Rich, well drained, organic amended soil; avoid soggy conditions.
• Water: Moderate and even moisture, especially during bud and bloom.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 (often a short lived perennial or biennial).
• Mature Size: About 30 to 42 inches tall and 15 to 20 inches wide.
• Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer with side shoot rebloom if deadheaded.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Creamy spires add vertical drama without overpowering small beds.
• Cottage Borders: Blends beautifully with roses, salvia, nepeta, and lambs ear.
• Pollinator Gardens: Nectar rich bells welcome bees and hummingbirds.
• Back of Border: Uniform height frames mixed plantings with a soft palette.
• Large Containers: High impact bloom for patios, entries, and terraces.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep evenly moist during active growth; water deeply but infrequently once established.
• Deadheading: Remove spent spikes to promote side shoots and extend flowering.
• Fertilizing: Top dress with compost in spring or use a light, balanced slow release fertilizer.
• Staking: Usually unnecessary; stake only in very windy exposures.
• Safety: All parts are toxic if ingested; site away from pets and children.

Why Choose Cafe Creme Foxglove?

• Unique Cafe Palette: Soft mocha and cream tones offer sophisticated color.
• First Year Flowers: Reliable early performance with long season bloom.
• Strong Garden Presence: Sturdy stems and outward facing bells show well from a distance.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and hummingbirds while typically deer resistant.
• Versatile and Refined: Complements modern and cottage designs alike.

Digitalis 'Cafe Creme' combines muted elegance, extended bloom, and dependable vigor, delivering months of vertical color and pollinator activity in sunny to lightly shaded, well drained gardens.