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Digitalis ‘Panther’ is a striking, hardy perennial known for its unique and dramatic appearance. Often referred to as the “Panther Foxglove,” it features tall spikes of pink flowers with speckled throats that create a beautiful contrast against its dark green foliage. These blooms appear all summer long, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. The flowers’ rich colour and bold stature makes Digitalis ‘Panther’ a standout in mixed borders, woodland gardens, or shaded areas. A hybrid of Digitalis purpurea and Digitalis x mertonensis, ‘Panther’ has inherited the best traits of both, including hardiness, vigorous growth, and dramatic flower spikes. It grows to about 60cm tall, preferring well-drained, soil in sun or partial shade. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance, though it benefits from regular watering during very dry periods. Perfect for adding height and contrast, Digitalis ‘Panther’ offers a captivating combination of elegance and boldness in the garden.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Digitalis ‘Panther’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Foxglove |
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Colour | Pink |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.60 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.45 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
