Common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Common foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant common foxglove in a east facing, south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Digitalis purpurea can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Wildflower meadows – a garden that recreates an open and natural habitat, a field covered with herbs and other wild plants;

Planting type

common foxglove is normally used in flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden;.