Camelot Cream Foxglove

Camelot Cream Foxglove (Digitalis 'Camelot Cream')

Camelot Cream Foxglove (Digitalis 'Camelot Cream') is a vigorous, long blooming hybrid foxglove prized for tall spires of outward facing, creamy white bells heavily speckled inside with warm burgundy. Bred to flower the first season, it forms a tidy clump of deep green leaves and sends up repeated stems from late spring into midsummer, delivering classic cottage garden drama, strong vertical interest, and reliable performance in borders, pollinator plantings, and large containers.

Distinctive Features

Sturdy, well branched stems carry dense racemes of cream to ivory flowers with richly freckled throats for close up detail; outward poise of the blooms improves visibility for pollinators and in the landscape, while the series is known for uniform stature and extended color.

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 and even moisture, especially during bud and bloom.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 (often grown as a short lived perennial or biennial).
• Mature Size: About 36 to 48 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide.
• Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer with rebloom from side shoots when deadheaded.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Elegant spires provide vertical accent and soft cream color.
• Cottage Borders: Classic style that mingles with roses, salvia, and nepeta.
• Pollinator Gardens: Nectar rich bells welcome bees and hummingbirds.
• Back of Border: Tall, uniform stems frame mixed plantings without flopping.
• Large Containers: High impact bloom for patios and entries.

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 the display.
• Fertilizing: Top dress with compost in spring or apply a light, balanced slow release fertilizer.
• Staking: Usually unnecessary; stake in very windy exposures.
• Safety: All parts are toxic if ingested; site away from pets and children and wear gloves when needed.

Why Choose Camelot Cream Foxglove?

• First Year Flowers: Reliable, early performance with long season color.
• Elegant Cream Palette: Freckled throats add dimension for close viewing.
• Strong Stems: Well branched spikes hold blooms upright without fuss.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and hummingbirds while typically deer resistant.
• Versatile Habit: Equally at home in borders, cottage plantings, and large containers.

Digitalis 'Camelot Cream' blends refined, creamy bloom with durable garden vigor, providing months of vertical color, pollinator activity, and a polished habit in sunny to lightly shaded, well drained sites.