Pink Panther Foxglove

Pink Panther Foxglove (Digitalis x 'Pink Panther')

Pink Panther Foxglove (Digitalis x 'Pink Panther') is a compact, first year flowering hybrid prized for dense spires of rosy pink bells with finely speckled throats held on sturdy, well branched stems. Bred for extended performance, it forms a tidy rosette of deep green foliage and sends up repeated 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

Abundant, outward facing blooms reveal their freckled interiors for strong garden presence; the uniform habit, early bloom, and reliable rebloom with deadheading make this selection a high impact choice for smaller spaces and front to mid border placements.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; provide afternoon shade in hot climates.
• Soil: Rich, well drained, moisture retentive soil; avoid soggy conditions.
• Water: Moderate and 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 30 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide.
• Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer with side shoot rebloom when deadheaded.

Ideal Uses

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

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep evenly moist during active growth; water deeply but infrequently once established.
• Deadheading: Remove spent spikes to encourage side shoots and extend flowering.
• 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 Pink Panther Foxglove?

• First Year Flowers: Early, dependable color with a long bloom window.
• Compact and Uniform: Space efficient stature for borders and containers.
• Showy Speckling: Freckled throats provide classic cottage detail.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and hummingbirds while typically deer resistant.
• Versatile Pink Palette: Harmonizes with both pastels and saturated schemes.

Digitalis x 'Pink Panther' pairs refined pink bloom, first season performance, and a tidy habit to deliver weeks of vertical drama and pollinator activity in well drained, sunny to lightly shaded gardens.