Camelot Mix Foxglove

Camelot Mix Foxglove (Digitalis 'Camelot Mix')

Camelot Mix Foxglove (Digitalis 'Camelot Mix') is a vigorous, first-year-flowering hybrid renowned for tall, uniform spires of outward-facing bells in a blended palette of lavender, rose, cream, and white, each throat richly speckled. Bred for strong stems, consistent height, and an extended bloom window, the series delivers classic cottage drama and reliable vertical color from late spring into midsummer in sunny to lightly shaded, well drained sites.

Distinctive Features

Well-branched stems carry dense racemes of outward-poised blooms so the freckled interiors show clearly; the coordinated mix offers harmonious tones for layered plantings while delivering prolific side-shoot rebloom with routine deadheading.

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, even moisture 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 side-shoot rebloom when deadheaded.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Tall spires add vertical architecture and layered color.
• Cottage Borders: Mix harmonizes with roses, salvia, nepeta, and catmint.
• Back of Border: Uniform height frames mixed plantings without overwhelming.
• Pollinator Gardens: Nectar rich bells welcome bees and hummingbirds.
• 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; allow a few to seed if naturalizing.
• 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 Camelot Mix Foxglove?

• First Year Flowers: Dependable early color with a long bloom window.
• Showy Speckled Throats: Outward-facing bells display classic cottage detail.
• Strong Garden Presence: Sturdy stems and uniform stature read from a distance.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and hummingbirds while typically deer resistant.
• Versatile Color Blend: Coordinates effortlessly with both pastels and saturated schemes.

Digitalis 'Camelot Mix' combines refined, speckled blooms, reliable first-season performance, and a polished habit to deliver weeks of vertical drama and pollinator activity in well drained, sunny to lightly shaded gardens.