Dalmatian Peach Foxglove

Dalmatian Peach Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach')

Dalmatian Peach Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach') is a compact, first year flowering foxglove admired for tall spires of soft peach to apricot bells with lightly freckled throats. Bred for early, uniform bloom and strong stems, it forms a tidy rosette of deep green leaves and sends up multiple flower wands from late spring into midsummer, delivering refined vertical color to cottage borders, mixed beds, and containers in sunny to lightly shaded, well drained sites.

Distinctive Features

Well branched stems carry dense racemes of outward facing bells so the speckled interiors show clearly; the warm peach palette reads beautifully with pastels and silvers while the series' quick first season performance and compact stature make reliable front to mid border accents.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; provide afternoon shade in hot climates.
• Soil: Rich, well drained, moisture retentive soil; avoid soggy sites.
• Water: Moderate, even moisture during bud and bloom.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 (often grown as a short lived perennial or biennial).
• Mature Size: About 18 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 16 inches wide.
• Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer, with side shoot rebloom if deadheaded.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Upright spires add vertical architecture and soft peach color.
• Cottage Borders: Blends beautifully with roses, salvia, nepeta, and geraniums.
• Pollinator Gardens: Nectar rich bells welcome bees and hummingbirds.
• Containers: Compact stature suits patio planters and entry pots.
• Back of Small Beds: Uniform height frames plantings without overwhelming.

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 the display.
• Fertilizing: Top dress with compost in spring or apply 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 Dalmatian Peach Foxglove?

• First Year Flowers: Reliable, early color without waiting a season.
• Unique Peach Palette: Soft apricot tones complement many schemes.
• Compact and Uniform: Space efficient habit for borders and containers.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and hummingbirds while typically deer resistant.
• Low Fuss: Strong stems and easy culture provide dependable performance.

Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Peach' pairs a distinctive peach palette with first season bloom and a neat habit, offering weeks of vertical drama and pollinator activity in well drained, sunny to lightly shaded gardens.