Candy Mountain White Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea ‘Candy Mountain White’Candy Mountain White Foxglove is a striking biennial or short-lived perennial prized for its tall spires of pure white, bell-shaped blooms and strong upright garden presence. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this elegant foxglove produces densely packed flower spikes that rise above a lush rosette of deep green foliage, creating a dramatic vertical accent in the landscape. The clean white flowers bring brightness and contrast to shaded and partially shaded garden areas.
Its first-year foliage forms a low basal rosette of soft, slightly fuzzy leaves that remain attractive until flowering occurs in the second year. Once in bloom, the plant sends up strong vertical stems that can create a stunning architectural display in cottage gardens, mixed borders, and naturalized plantings.
Candy Mountain White Foxglove typically reaches 2 to 3 feet tall in bloom and is especially valued for its uniform growth, strong branching flower spikes, and reliable performance compared to many seed-grown foxgloves. The tubular flowers are highly attractive to bees, especially bumblebees, which are important pollinators for this plant.
This foxglove thrives in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It prefers consistently moist conditions and benefits from protection from intense afternoon heat in warmer climates. Allowing some plants to self-seed can help maintain a continuous population in the garden.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in partial sun to partial shade for best flowering performance.
Soil: Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment and dry weather.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring if needed.
Pruning: Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to tidy plants.
Spacing: Space plants 12″ – 18″ (in) apart for airflow and mature spread.
Maintenance: Allow some self-seeding to maintain plants in the garden over time.
Its tall white flower spikes, pollinator value, and classic cottage garden appeal make Candy Mountain White Foxglove an excellent choice for borders, woodland edges, and naturalized plantings.
