Top 5 Foxgloves to Grow (and 1 I’m not sure about)

Details
Title | Top 5 Foxgloves to Grow (and 1 I’m not sure about) |
Author | Rob Gardens and Grows |
Duration | 4:38 |
File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=X4oCr-AiMlc |
Description
In this video, I’m ranking my five best foxgloves to grow — plus one foxglove variety I'm not into. From classic Digitalis purpurea to more unusual types like Dusky Maid and Café Crème, this is your guide to choosing the right foxglove for your garden.
I’ll break down which are short-lived perennials, which ones act like true biennials, and which are surprisingly disappointing — because not all foxgloves are created equal. 🌱
So if you’ve been Googling:
→ “Are foxgloves biennial or perennial?”
→ “Which foxgloves come back every year?”
→ “What are the best foxgloves for UK gardens?”
→ or just “What foxgloves should I grow?”
You’re in the right place.
💬 Do you agree with my rankings? Let me know in the comments — and tell me what plant or flower species I should rank next! (Geums? Daffodils? Trash-tier perennials?)
⏱️ Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:18 What type of plant is a foxglove?
00:30 What is a biennial foxglove?
00:46 What is a short-lived perennial foxglove?
01:05 – #5: Digitalis grandiflora ‘Ambigua’
01:36 – #4: Digitalis obscura ‘Dusky Maid’
01:59 – #3: Digitalis canariensis ‘Bella’
02:38 – #2: Digitalis lanata ‘Café Crème’
03:04 – #1: Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian White’
03:38 – The foxglove I wouldn’t grow
04:17 – Final thoughts + What should I rank next?
Image Credits / Sources
Big thank you to the amazing UK seed and plant sellers where these images came from. Check them out here:
Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian White’
https://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/item_465T_digitalis_purpurea_dalmatian_white
Digitalis lanata ‘Café Crème’
https://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/item_464W_digitalis_lanata_caf_crme
Digitalis canariensis ‘Bella’
https://www.farmergracy.co.uk/products/digitalis-isoplexis-canariensis-bella-uk
Digitalis grandiflora ‘Ambigua’
https://dorsetperennials.co.uk/product/digitalis-grandiflora-ambigua-orientalis/
Digitalis obscura ‘Dusky Maid’
https://hayloft.co.uk/digitalis-obscura-dusky-maid-g-k13830
Digitalis ferruginea var. gigantea
https://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/item_462X_digitalis_ferruginea_var_gigantea
Whether you’re planting a cottage garden, refreshing your perennial borders, or just looking for a low-maintenance, high-drama flower, foxgloves offer loads of options — but also some flops.
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