Candy Mountain White Foxglove

Candy Mountain White Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain White')

Candy Mountain White Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain White') is a showy, first year flowering foxglove celebrated for tall spires of pure white, upward facing bells with lightly speckled throats. The distinctive upward tilt showcases the interior pattern, increasing visibility for pollinators and adding crisp vertical drama to borders, cottage plantings, and large containers. Dense rosettes of deep green leaves anchor repeated bloom from late spring into midsummer in sunny to lightly shaded, well drained sites.

Distinctive Features

Strong, well branched stems carry dozens of outward and upward poised bells, a signature trait of the Candy Mountain series that reveals the freckled throats; the clean white palette reads from a distance and pairs easily with pastels or saturated companions for layered color.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; provide afternoon shade in hot climates.
• Soil: Rich, well drained, moisture retentive soil; avoid waterlogged sites.
• Water: Moderate and even moisture during bud and bloom.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 (typically 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 additional side shoots when deadheaded.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Tall, luminous spires provide vertical accent and architectural form.
• Cottage Borders: Classic foxglove look with improved flower presentation.
• Pollinator Gardens: Nectar rich bells welcome bees and hummingbirds.
• Back of Border: Uniform height frames mixed plantings without overwhelming.
• 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 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 Candy Mountain White Foxglove?

• Upward Facing Blooms: Interior speckling shows clearly for maximum impact.
• Clean White Palette: Versatile color complements nearly any scheme.
• First Year Flowers: Reliable early performance with long season color.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and hummingbirds while typically deer resistant.
• Strong Garden Presence: Sturdy stems and tidy habit deliver a polished display.

Digitalis purpurea 'Candy Mountain White' combines crisp white bloom, signature upward facing bells, and durable vigor to provide months of vertical color and pollinator activity in sunny to lightly shaded, well drained gardens.